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.

All earthquakes Any magnitude
Major only Magnitude 4+
Custom  
In 1 sec.
Earthquakes appear here a few minutes after occurring.
List of latest earthquakes near Western Visayas.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 13, 2025 04:39AM
(Manila)
M 3.6 284 km NE
from Bacolod City
May 12, 2025 03:59PM
(Manila)
M 3.2 23 km SSE
from Mansilingan
May 12, 2025 03:20PM
(Manila)
M 3.0 25 km SE
from Mansilingan
May 11, 2025 02:48PM
(Manila)
M 4.3 42 km SSE
from Kabankalan
May 11, 2025 05:00AM
(Manila)
M 3.1 30 km SE
from Mansilingan
May 10, 2025 08:55PM
(Manila)
M 3.2 135 km NE
from Roxas City
May 8, 2025 04:26AM
(Manila)
M 3.1 283 km E
from Mansilingan
May 7, 2025 05:31PM
(Manila)
M 4.2 291 km NE
from Cadiz
May 7, 2025 01:17AM
(Manila)
M 3.1 269 km E
from Mansilingan
May 5, 2025 05:58AM
(Manila)
M 3.3 245 km NNW
from Roxas City
May 4, 2025 12:43AM
(Manila)
M 3.5 285 km ENE
from Cadiz
May 3, 2025 12:55PM
(Manila)
M 4.2 91 km SSE
from Kabankalan
May 2, 2025 09:11PM
(Manila)
M 3.5 266 km NE
from Cadiz
May 1, 2025 10:26PM
(Manila)
M 4.4 181 km SW
from Kabankalan
May 1, 2025 07:53PM
(Manila)
M 3.4 84 km SW
from Iloilo
May 1, 2025 06:56AM
(Manila)
M 3.9 91 km SW
from Iloilo
May 1, 2025 05:57AM
(Manila)
M 3.2 89 km SSE
from Kabankalan
May 1, 2025 05:08AM
(Manila)
M 3.9 97 km SW
from Iloilo
Apr 30, 2025 07:56PM
(Manila)
M 3.0 198 km NE
from Mansilingan
Apr 29, 2025 11:38PM
(Manila)
M 3.3 134 km SE
from Mansilingan
Apr 29, 2025 09:26PM
(Manila)
M 4.2 219 km E
from Mansilingan
Apr 25, 2025 11:47AM
(Manila)
M 4.4 146 km N
from Roxas City
Apr 25, 2025 10:38AM
(Manila)
M 3.2 241 km E
from Mansilingan
Apr 24, 2025 04:52AM
(Manila)
M 3.4 285 km NE
from Bacolod City
Apr 23, 2025 06:10AM
(Manila)
M 4.6 299 km ENE
from Mansilingan

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Western Visayas

Western Visayas Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
94 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
May 13, 2025 04:39

Average

A total of 940 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 94 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Western Visayas with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Western Visayas (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 869 92.45%
Mag. 5 65 6.91%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.6
On Aug 18, 2020 08:03.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.8
On Jan 25, 1948 01:46.

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.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
Custom
List of strongest earthquakes near 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
May 3, 2024 06:16PM
(Manila)
M 5.7 259 km E
from Mansilingan
Jan 23, 2025 07:39AM
(Manila)
M 5.7 245 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 night of May 13, 2025 at 04:39 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 284km north-east of Bacolod City at a depth of 25km 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, 940 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.