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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.
Dec 20, 2024 03:22AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea 193km from Tacloban (The Philippines) on Friday Night.
Oct 2, 2024 05:19AM
Shallow M5.9 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Night in the Philippine Sea near Virac (The Philippines).
Western Visayas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 920 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 92 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 | 850 | 92.39% |
| Mag. 5 | 63 | 6.85% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.76% |
| 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 124 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 afternoon of December 20, 2024 at 17:36 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 231km east of Mansilingan at a depth of 1km under water in the Philippine Sea. 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, 920 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.
