Latest earthquakes near Jolo, Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jolo, Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jolo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jolo, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Jolo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Jolo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Jolo and elsewhere.
Jan 28, 2026 02:47PM
On Wednesday Afternoon a Shallow M5.9 Earthquake struck in the Sulawesi Sea 111km from Malingao (The Philippines).
Oct 10, 2025 09:44AM
On Friday Morning an Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Manay (The Philippines).
Jolo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 153 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jolo, Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Jolo roughly every 23 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jolo in 2026. A total of 41 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jolo that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jolo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Jolo 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 | 139 | 90.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 7.19% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.65% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 1.31% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Jolo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jolo occurred on Jan 10, 2017 14:13 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 250 kilometers (155 mi) south-east of Jolo, at a depth of 627 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jolo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Jul 24, 2010 06:51, 278 kilometers (173 mi) south-east of Jolo. It is the strongest earthquake near Jolo 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 Jolo, 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 Jolo.
Nearest earthquakes from Jolo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jolo, 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 Jolo.
When was the last earthquake in Jolo, Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Jolo on the evening of March 13, 2026 at 18:44 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 283km north-northeast of Jolo at a depth of 28km under water in the Sulu Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jolo, Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jolo, Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Jolo on the morning of July 24, 2010 at 06:51 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 278km east of Jolo at a depth of 578km under water in the Sulawesi Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jolo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jolo, Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao?
In the past 10 years, 153 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jolo. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
