Latest earthquakes near Cotabato, Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao today
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Recent Cotabato Earthquake News
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Cotabato Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2433 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cotabato, Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 243 earthquakes per year, or 20 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cotabato roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cotabato in 2023. A total of 431 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cotabato 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 Cotabato in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Cotabato 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 | 2196 | 90.26% |
| Mag. 5 | 206 | 8.47% |
| Mag. 6 | 27 | 1.11% |
| Mag. 7 | 4 | 0.16% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cotabato
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cotabato occurred on Dec 2, 2023 22:37 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 280 kilometers (174 mi) east-northeast of Cotabato, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cotabato in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Aug 15, 1918 20:18, 189 kilometers (117 mi) east-northeast of Cotabato. It is the strongest earthquake near Cotabato in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Cotabato, 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 Cotabato.
Nearest earthquakes from Cotabato
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cotabato, 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 Cotabato.
When was the last earthquake in Cotabato, Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Cotabato on the night of December 5, 2025 at 01:19 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 286km south-southeast of Cotabato at a depth of 33km under water in the Sulawesi Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cotabato, Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cotabato, Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Cotabato on the evening of August 15, 1918 at 20:18 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 189km south of Cotabato at a depth of 20km under water in the Sulawesi Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cotabato since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cotabato, Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao?
In the past 10 years, 2433 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cotabato. This averages to 243 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.

Nov 25, 2025 06:45PM
Significant M5.4 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea 107km from Davao (The Philippines) on Tuesday Evening.
Oct 20, 2025 07:35PM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the Philippine Sea 188km from Davao (The Philippines).
Oct 17, 2025 07:03AM
On Friday Morning a Strong M6.0 Earthquake struck near Surigao in The Philippines.
Oct 11, 2025 10:33PM
Strong M6.0 Earthquake hit near Tandag in The Philippines on Saturday Evening.
Oct 10, 2025 09:44AM
On Friday Morning an Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Manay (The Philippines).
Sep 30, 2025 09:59PM
DAMAGING M6.9 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening in the Philippine Sea near Cebu City (The Philippines).