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Latest earthquakes near General Santos, Soccsksargen today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near General Santos, Soccsksargen, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in General Santos? If an earthquake is happening right now near General Santos (also known as Heneral Santos), it will show up within minutes.
Recent General Santos Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near General Santos. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near General Santos 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.
General Santos Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4016 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of General Santos, Soccsksargen in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 401 earthquakes per year, or 33 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near General Santos roughly every 0 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near General Santos in 2019. A total of 565 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of General Santos that year. The strongest had a 6.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of General Santos in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near General Santos 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 | 3646 | 90.79% |
| Mag. 5 | 334 | 8.32% |
| Mag. 6 | 31 | 0.77% |
| Mag. 7 | 5 | 0.12% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near General Santos
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near General Santos occurred on Oct 10, 2025 09:44 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 213 kilometers (132 mi) north-east of General Santos, at a depth of 59 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near General Santos in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Aug 15, 1918 20:18, 145 kilometers (90 mi) north-east of General Santos. It is the strongest earthquake near General Santos 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 General Santos, Soccsksargen 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 General Santos.
Nearest earthquakes from General Santos
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to General Santos, Soccsksargen. 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 General Santos.
When was the last earthquake in General Santos, Soccsksargen?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near General Santos on the afternoon of January 29, 2026 at 14:37 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 167km west of General Santos at a depth of 6km under water in the Sulawesi Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near General Santos, Soccsksargen in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near General Santos, Soccsksargen?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near General Santos on the evening of August 15, 1918 at 20:18 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 145km west-southwest of General Santos at a depth of 20km under water in the Sulawesi Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near General Santos since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near General Santos, Soccsksargen?
In the past 10 years, 4016 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from General Santos. This averages to 402 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
