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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Apr 3 02:57PM Manila) |
M 3.6 | 81 km SSW from Kabankalan |
| 2 days ago (Apr 3 08:28AM Manila) |
M 4.4 | 294 km N from Roxas City |
| 2 days ago (Apr 3 04:37AM Manila) |
M 3.5 | 294 km S from Mansilingan |
| 2 days ago (Apr 3 01:43AM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 288 km NNE from Cadiz |
| 2 days ago (Apr 2 11:54PM Manila) |
M 3.1 | 245 km W from Iloilo |
| 4 days ago (Apr 1 03:05PM Manila) |
M 4.0 | 183 km NE from Mansilingan |
| 5 days ago (Mar 30 07:49PM Manila) |
M 4.5 | 278 km NW from Roxas City |
| 6 days ago (Mar 30 02:11AM Manila) |
M 3.3 | 271 km ENE from Cadiz |
| 10 days ago (Mar 26 05:52AM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 262 km E from Cadiz |
| 12 days ago (Mar 24 12:07AM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 188 km NE from Bacolod City |
| 12 days ago (Mar 23 04:51PM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 184 km NW from Iloilo |
| 13 days ago (Mar 23 08:30AM Manila) |
M 3.3 | 279 km NE from Cadiz |
| 13 days ago (Mar 23 05:14AM Manila) |
M 3.7 | 266 km NE from Cadiz |
| 13 days ago (Mar 23 05:12AM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 280 km ESE from Mansilingan |
| 14 days ago (Mar 22 03:57AM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 55 km SW from Kabankalan |
| 15 days ago (Mar 20 07:00PM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 291 km E from Cadiz |
| 17 days ago (Mar 19 08:14AM Manila) |
M 3.6 | 259 km NW from Roxas City |
| 17 days ago (Mar 19 07:24AM Manila) |
M 3.9 | 260 km NW from Roxas City |
| 18 days ago (Mar 18 01:56AM Manila) |
M 3.3 | 186 km NE from Bacolod City |
| 20 days ago (Mar 16 09:10AM Manila) |
M 4.8 | 293 km ESE from Cadiz |
| 20 days ago (Mar 15 10:52PM Manila) |
M 3.3 | 236 km NE from Roxas City |
| 21 days ago (Mar 15 01:26AM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 97 km W from Kabankalan |
| 21 days ago (Mar 15 01:18AM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 296 km ENE from Cadiz |
| 22 days ago (Mar 14 08:14AM Manila) |
M 3.7 | 198 km ENE from Mansilingan |
| 23 days ago (Mar 13 02:45PM Manila) |
M 3.8 | 197 km ENE from Mansilingan |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Western Visayas
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 07:39AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Surigao in The Philippines.
Western Visayas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 938 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 93 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 2024. A total of 122 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Western Visayas that year. The strongest had a 5.7 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 | 867 | 92.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 65 | 6.93% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.64% |
| 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2020 08:03AM (Manila) |
M 6.6 | 198 km NE from Bacolod City |
| Feb 10, 2017 10:03PM (Manila) |
M 6.5 | 282 km ESE from Mansilingan |
| Jul 6, 2017 04:03PM (Manila) |
M 6.5 | 188 km ENE from Mansilingan |
| Apr 23, 2019 01:37PM (Manila) |
M 6.4 | 273 km ENE from Mansilingan |
| Feb 16, 2023 02:10AM (Manila) |
M 6.1 | 145 km NE from Roxas City |
| May 20, 2017 09:06AM (Manila) |
M 6.0 | 175 km SE from Mansilingan |
| Jul 2, 2019 12:59AM (Manila) |
M 5.9 | 210 km SE from Mansilingan |
| Jul 10, 2017 09:41AM (Manila) |
M 5.8 | 201 km ENE from Mansilingan |
| 72 days ago (Jan 23 07:39AM Manila) |
M 5.7 | 243 km ESE from Mansilingan |
| Mar 5, 2017 08:08AM (Manila) |
M 5.7 | 289 km ESE from Mansilingan |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Western Visayas on the afternoon of April 3, 2025 at 14:57 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 81km south-southwest of Kabankalan at a depth of 29km under water in the Sulu 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, 938 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Western Visayas. This averages to 94 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
