Latest earthquakes near Iligan, Northern Mindanao today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Iligan, Northern Mindanao, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Iligan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Iligan (also known as Lungsod ng Iligan), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Iligan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Iligan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Iligan and elsewhere.
May 7, 2024 09:12PM
Significant M5.0 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening in the Sulawesi Sea near General Santos (The Philippines).
May 7, 2024 04:03PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon in the Philippine Sea near Tacloban (The Philippines).
May 3, 2024 06:16PM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening in the Philippine Sea near Tacloban (The Philippines).
Dec 2, 2023 10:37PM
On Saturday Evening an Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Bislig (The Philippines).
Iligan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2526 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Iligan, Northern Mindanao in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 252 earthquakes per year, or 21 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Iligan roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Iligan in 2023. A total of 770 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Iligan that year. The strongest had a 7.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Iligan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Iligan during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 2210 | 87.49% |
| Mag. 5 | 292 | 11.56% |
| Mag. 6 | 23 | 0.91% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Iligan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Iligan occurred on Dec 2, 2023 22:37 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 241 kilometers (150 mi) east of Iligan, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Iligan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Apr 15, 1924 00:20, 277 kilometers (172 mi) east of Iligan. It is the strongest earthquake near Iligan in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Iligan, Northern Mindanao in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Iligan.
Nearest earthquakes from Iligan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Iligan, Northern Mindanao. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Iligan.
When was the last earthquake in Iligan, Northern Mindanao?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Iligan on the night of May 16, 2024 at 01:27 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 206km south-southeast of Iligan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Iligan, Northern Mindanao in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Iligan, Northern Mindanao?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Iligan on the night of April 15, 1924 at 00:20 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 277km south-east of Iligan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Iligan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Iligan, Northern Mindanao?
In the past 10 years, 2526 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Iligan. This averages to 253 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
