Latest earthquakes near Western Visayas, The Philippines today

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List of latest earthquakes near Western Visayas.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 4, 2024 06:07PM
(Manila)
M 3.2 255 km E
from Mansilingan
Nov 3, 2024 11:32PM
(Manila)
M 3.4 186 km NE
from Bacolod City
Nov 3, 2024 09:06PM
(Manila)
M 3.1 261 km N
from Roxas City
Nov 3, 2024 06:38PM
(Manila)
M 3.8 186 km NE
from Bacolod City
Nov 3, 2024 01:53AM
(Manila)
M 3.3 194 km S
from Mansilingan
Oct 31, 2024 06:51PM
(Manila)
M 3.0 229 km E
from Mansilingan
Oct 31, 2024 12:22PM
(Manila)
M 3.2 165 km NNE
from Roxas City
Oct 30, 2024 02:33PM
(Manila)
M 3.7 94 km ESE
from Mansilingan
Oct 30, 2024 01:13AM
(Manila)
M 3.7 94 km ESE
from Mansilingan
Oct 29, 2024 11:52PM
(Manila)
M 3.1 189 km SSW
from Mansilingan
Oct 27, 2024 01:41AM
(Manila)
M 3.0 225 km ESE
from Mansilingan
Oct 27, 2024 12:22AM
(Manila)
M 4.2 290 km S
from Mansilingan
Oct 26, 2024 09:56PM
(Manila)
M 3.0 284 km NE
from Bacolod City
Oct 26, 2024 03:34AM
(Manila)
M 3.0 289 km SSW
from Mansilingan
Oct 25, 2024 08:08AM
(Manila)
M 3.0 287 km SSE
from Mansilingan
Oct 25, 2024 05:25AM
(Manila)
M 3.2 214 km ESE
from Mansilingan
Oct 24, 2024 11:47PM
(Manila)
M 3.3 167 km SE
from Mansilingan
Oct 23, 2024 10:28PM
(Manila)
M 4.2 190 km ENE
from Mansilingan
Oct 23, 2024 03:30AM
(Manila)
M 4.1 263 km NW
from Roxas City
Oct 23, 2024 01:23AM
(Manila)
M 3.0 274 km E
from Cadiz
Oct 22, 2024 07:28PM
(Manila)
M 4.1 166 km SE
from Mansilingan
Oct 22, 2024 01:28AM
(Manila)
M 3.3 232 km ESE
from Mansilingan
Oct 21, 2024 08:49PM
(Manila)
M 3.7 187 km NE
from Bacolod City
Oct 21, 2024 06:06PM
(Manila)
M 3.0 143 km NE
from Roxas City
Oct 21, 2024 11:08AM
(Manila)
M 3.4 80 km WSW
from Kabankalan

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.

Western Visayas Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
92 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.2
Nov 4, 2024 18:07

Average

A total of 923 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.

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. 4 853 92.42%
Mag. 5 63 6.83%
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

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 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.

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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
Dec 29, 2014 05:29PM
(Manila)
M 6.1 274 km SW
from Mansilingan
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 10, 2018 07:56PM
(Manila)
M 5.7 295 km E
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 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Western Visayas on the evening of November 4, 2024 at 18:07 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 255km 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, 923 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.