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.
Jun 14, 2026 11:34PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Sulu Sea near Iloilo (The Philippines) on Sunday Evening.
Jun 9, 2026 05:24PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck near Butuan in The Philippines.
Jun 8, 2026 07:37AM
On Monday Morning a DAMAGING M7.8 Earthquake struck in the Sulawesi Sea near General Santos (The Philippines).
Jun 5, 2026 09:58PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Legaspi (The Philippines) on Friday Evening.
May 25, 2026 12:48AM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck on Monday Night in the Philippine Sea near Tandag (The Philippines).
May 4, 2026 02:09PM
Strong M6.0 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon near Tacloban in The Philippines.
Bacolod City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 708 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 70 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bacolod City roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bacolod City in 2025. A total of 166 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bacolod City that year. The strongest had a 6.9 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 | 646 | 91.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 54 | 7.63% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 1.13% |
| 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 Sep 30, 2025 21:59 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 138 kilometers (86 mi) east-northeast 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) east-northeast of Bacolod City. It is the strongest earthquake near Bacolod City in the past 126 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 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bacolod City on the night of June 23, 2026 at 00:16 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 298km north-east of Bacolod City at a depth of 95km 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, 708 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bacolod City. This averages to 71 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
