Latest earthquakes near Bongao, Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bongao, Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bongao? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bongao, it will show up within minutes.
Bongao Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 42 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bongao, Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bongao in 2015. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bongao that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bongao in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bongao 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 | 37 | 88.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 9.52% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 2.38% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bongao
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bongao occurred on Dec 21, 2015 02:47 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 283 kilometers (176 mi) west-southwest of Bongao, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bongao in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Mar 4, 1999 16:52, 243 kilometers (151 mi) west-southwest of Bongao. It is the strongest earthquake near Bongao 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 Bongao, Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na 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 Bongao.
Nearest earthquakes from Bongao
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bongao, Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na 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 Bongao.
When was the last earthquake in Bongao, Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao?
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Bongao on the afternoon of May 18, 2024 at 14:26 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 376km east-southeast of Bongao at a depth of 528km under water in the Sulawesi Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bongao, Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bongao, Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bongao on the afternoon of March 4, 1999 at 16:52 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 243km east of Bongao at a depth of 33km under water in the Sulawesi Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bongao since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bongao, Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao?
In the past 10 years, 42 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bongao. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 87 days.
