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.
Aug 21, 2026 05:22PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Friday Afternoon near Butuan in The Philippines.
Aug 21, 2026 05:12PM
On Friday Afternoon a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Mindanao Sea near Butuan (The Philippines).
Aug 14, 2026 02:39AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near General Santos (The Philippines) on Friday Night.
Aug 13, 2026 05:22PM
On Thursday Afternoon a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Davao (The Philippines).
Aug 6, 2026 05:41AM
Shallow M5.6 AFTERSHOCK struck on Thursday Night in the Sulawesi Sea 111km from General Santos (The Philippines).
Aug 5, 2026 12:25PM
Significant M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Philippine Sea 113km from General Santos (The Philippines).
Cotabato Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3103 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 310 earthquakes per year, or 25 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cotabato roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cotabato in 2026. A total of 768 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cotabato that year. The strongest had a 7.8 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 | 2782 | 89.66% |
| Mag. 5 | 283 | 9.12% |
| Mag. 6 | 33 | 1.06% |
| Mag. 7 | 5 | 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 Jun 8, 2026 07:37 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 202 kilometers (126 mi) south-east of Cotabato, at a depth of 57 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) south-east of Cotabato. It is the strongest earthquake near Cotabato in the past 126 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 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Cotabato on the night of August 26, 2026 at 00:51 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 266km north-east of Cotabato at a depth of 10km under water in the Mindanao 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, 3103 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cotabato. This averages to 310 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
