Latest earthquakes near Cotabato, Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cotabato, Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cotabato? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cotabato, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Cotabato Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Cotabato. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Cotabato and elsewhere.
Jan 13, 2025 08:21AM
M4.9 AFTERSHOCK struck on Monday Morning in the Sulawesi Sea near Malingao (The Philippines).
Jan 13, 2025 08:19AM
On Monday Morning a Significant M5.4 Earthquake struck in the Sulawesi Sea near Malingao (The Philippines).
Jan 5, 2025 05:16PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Mati (The Philippines) on Sunday Afternoon.
Dec 28, 2024 02:42AM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Surigao (The Philippines) on Saturday Night.
Dec 26, 2024 06:26PM
On Thursday Evening a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck near San Francisco in The Philippines.
Cotabato Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2256 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 225 earthquakes per year, or 18 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 432 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 | 2046 | 90.69% |
| Mag. 5 | 183 | 8.11% |
| Mag. 6 | 24 | 1.06% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 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 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Cotabato on the afternoon of January 20, 2025 at 12:09 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 212km east-northeast of Cotabato at a depth of 4km under land. 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, 2256 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cotabato. This averages to 226 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
