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Latest earthquakes near Bacolod City, Western Visayas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bacolod City, Western Visayas, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bacolod City? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bacolod City (also known as Lungsod ng Bacolod), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Bacolod City Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bacolod City. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bacolod City 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.
Dec 28, 2024 02:43AM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Butuan (The Philippines) on Saturday Night.
Bacolod City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 566 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bacolod City, Western Visayas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 56 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bacolod City roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bacolod City in 2020. A total of 84 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bacolod City that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bacolod City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bacolod City 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 | 522 | 92.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 38 | 6.71% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 1.06% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bacolod City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bacolod City 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 Bacolod City in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1948 01:46, 78 kilometers (48 mi) north-east of Bacolod City. It is the strongest earthquake near Bacolod City 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 Bacolod City, Western Visayas 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 Bacolod City.
Nearest earthquakes from Bacolod City
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bacolod City, Western Visayas. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bacolod City.
When was the last earthquake in Bacolod City, Western Visayas?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Bacolod City on the morning of January 24, 2025 at 10:42 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 131km south-southwest of Bacolod City at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bacolod City, Western Visayas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bacolod City, Western Visayas?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bacolod City on the night of January 25, 1948 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 78km west of Bacolod City at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bacolod City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bacolod City, Western Visayas?
In the past 10 years, 566 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bacolod City. This averages to 57 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
