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.
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).
Iligan City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3292 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 329 earthquakes per year, or 27 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 | 2893 | 87.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 368 | 11.18% |
| Mag. 6 | 28 | 0.85% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 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 126 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 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Iligan City on the night of August 26, 2026 at 00:51 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 164km north-east of Iligan City at a depth of 10km under water in the Mindanao 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, 3292 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Iligan City. This averages to 329 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
