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Latest earthquakes near Marawi City, Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Marawi City, Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Marawi City? If an earthquake is happening right now near Marawi City, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Marawi City Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Marawi City. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Marawi City and elsewhere.
Jan 28, 2026 11:58PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Sulawesi Sea 118km from Malingao (The Philippines) on Wednesday Evening.
Jan 28, 2026 04:43PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Sulawesi Sea near Malingao (The Philippines).
Jan 28, 2026 04:38PM
Shallow M5.6 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Sulawesi Sea 108km from Budta (The Philippines) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Jan 28, 2026 04:34PM
Shallow M5.4 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Sulawesi Sea 114km from Malingao (The Philippines).
Jan 28, 2026 02:47PM
On Wednesday Afternoon a Shallow M5.9 Earthquake struck in the Sulawesi Sea 112km from Malingao (The Philippines).
Jan 28, 2026 02:31PM
Shallow M5.1 FORESHOCK hit in the Sulawesi Sea 111km from Malingao (The Philippines) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Marawi City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2858 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Marawi City, Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 285 earthquakes per year, or 23 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Marawi City roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Marawi City in 2023. A total of 790 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Marawi City 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 Marawi City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Marawi City 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 | 2511 | 87.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 313 | 10.95% |
| Mag. 6 | 31 | 1.08% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.1% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Marawi City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Marawi City occurred on Dec 2, 2023 22:37 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 242 kilometers (150 mi) east-northeast of Marawi City, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Marawi City in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Aug 15, 1918 20:18, 276 kilometers (171 mi) east-northeast of Marawi City. It is the strongest earthquake near Marawi City 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 Marawi City, 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 Marawi City.
Nearest earthquakes from Marawi City
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Marawi City, 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 Marawi City.
When was the last earthquake in Marawi City, Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Marawi City on the afternoon of January 29, 2026 at 14:37 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 189km south-southwest of Marchawi City at a depth of 6km under water in the Sulawesi Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Marawi City, Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Marawi City, Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Marawi City on the evening of August 15, 1918 at 20:18 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 276km south of Marchawi City at a depth of 20km under water in the Sulawesi Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Marawi City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Marawi City, Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao?
In the past 10 years, 2858 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Marawi City. This averages to 286 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
