Latest earthquakes near Iligan City, Soccsksargen today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Iligan City, Soccsksargen, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Iligan City? If an earthquake is happening right now near Iligan City, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Iligan City Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Iligan City. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Iligan City and elsewhere.
May 7, 2024 09:12PM
Significant M5.0 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening in the Sulawesi Sea near General Santos (The Philippines).
May 7, 2024 04:03PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon in the Philippine Sea near Tacloban (The Philippines).
May 3, 2024 06:16PM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening in the Philippine Sea near Tacloban (The Philippines).
Mar 8, 2024 05:11PM
On Friday Afternoon a Strong M6.0 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea 198km from General Santos (The Philippines).
Dec 2, 2023 10:37PM
On Saturday Evening an Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Bislig (The Philippines).
Iligan City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2859 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Iligan City, Soccsksargen 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 Iligan City roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Iligan City in 2023. A total of 866 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Iligan 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 Iligan City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Iligan 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 | 87.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 322 | 11.26% |
| Mag. 6 | 25 | 0.87% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.03% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Iligan City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Iligan City occurred on Dec 2, 2023 22:37 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 224 kilometers (139 mi) east of Iligan City, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Iligan City in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Apr 15, 1924 00:20, 266 kilometers (165 mi) east of Iligan City. It is the strongest earthquake near Iligan City in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Iligan City, 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 Iligan City.
Nearest earthquakes from Iligan City
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Iligan City, 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 Iligan City.
When was the last earthquake in Iligan City, Soccsksargen?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Iligan City on the night of May 17, 2024 at 04:23 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 241km east-northeast of Iligan City at a depth of 7km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Iligan City, Soccsksargen in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Iligan City, Soccsksargen?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Iligan City on the night of April 15, 1924 at 00:20 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 266km south-east of Iligan City at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Iligan City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Iligan City, Soccsksargen?
In the past 10 years, 2859 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Iligan City. This averages to 286 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
