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Latest earthquakes near Western Visayas, The Philippines today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Western Visayas, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Western Visayas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Western Visayas (also known as Kanlurang Kabisayaan), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Western Visayas Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Western Visayas. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Western Visayas and elsewhere.
Jan 23, 2025 11:41AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning in the Sulu Sea near Zamboanga (The Philippines).
Jan 23, 2025 07:39AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Surigao in The Philippines.
Jan 20, 2025 06:43PM
On Monday Evening a Significant M5.4 Earthquake struck near Nasugbu in The Philippines.
Jan 13, 2025 08:19AM
On Monday Morning a Significant M5.4 Earthquake struck in the Sulawesi Sea near Malingao (The Philippines).
Dec 28, 2024 02:43AM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Butuan (The Philippines) on Saturday Night.
Dec 26, 2024 06:26PM
On Thursday Evening a Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck near San Francisco in The Philippines.
Western Visayas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 915 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Western Visayas, The Philippines in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 91 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Western Visayas roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Western Visayas in 2023. A total of 122 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Western Visayas that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Western Visayas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Western Visayas 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 | 845 | 92.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 64 | 6.99% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.66% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Western Visayas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Western Visayas occurred on Aug 18, 2020 08:03 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 198 kilometers (123 mi) north-east of Bacolod City, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Western Visayas in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1948 01:46, 36 kilometers (22 mi) north-east of Iloilo. It is the strongest earthquake near Western Visayas in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Western Visayas, The Philippines 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 Western Visayas.
Earthquakes by city in Western Visayas
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Western Visayas, The Philippines.
Use this regional Western Visayas earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kalibo (poblacion), Victorias, Binonga, Sagay, Talisay, Tinongan, Ualog, Passi, La Carlota, Hinigaran, Escalante, Binalbagan, Pandan, Manapla, Paraiso, Pulupandan, Maao, Himamaylan, La Castellana, Sipalay and Asia.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Western Visayas.
When was the last earthquake in Western Visayas, The Philippines?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Western Visayas on the morning of January 24, 2025 at 10:42 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 56km southwest of Kabankalan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Western Visayas, The Philippines in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Western Visayas, The Philippines?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Western Visayas on the night of January 25, 1948 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 36km west of Iloilo at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Western Visayas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Western Visayas, The Philippines?
In the past 10 years, 915 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Western Visayas. This averages to 92 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
