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Latest earthquakes near Cadiz, Western Visayas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cadiz, Western Visayas, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cadiz? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cadiz, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Cadiz Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Cadiz. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Cadiz and elsewhere.
Dec 20, 2024 03:22AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea 193km from Tacloban (The Philippines) on Friday Night.
Oct 2, 2024 05:19AM
Shallow M5.9 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Night in the Philippine Sea near Virac (The Philippines).
Cadiz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 755 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cadiz, Western Visayas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 75 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cadiz roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cadiz in 2024. A total of 102 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cadiz 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 Cadiz in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Cadiz 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 | 696 | 92.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 52 | 6.89% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.93% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cadiz
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cadiz occurred on Aug 18, 2020 08:03 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 151 kilometers (94 mi) north-east of Cadiz, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cadiz in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1948 01:46, 118 kilometers (73 mi) north-east of Cadiz. It is the strongest earthquake near Cadiz 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 Cadiz, 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 Cadiz.
Nearest earthquakes from Cadiz
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cadiz, 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 Cadiz.
When was the last earthquake in Cadiz, Western Visayas?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Cadiz on the afternoon of December 20, 2024 at 17:36 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 204km east-southeast of Cadiz at a depth of 1km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cadiz, Western Visayas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cadiz, Western Visayas?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Cadiz on the night of January 25, 1948 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 118km west-southwest of Cadiz at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cadiz since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cadiz, Western Visayas?
In the past 10 years, 755 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cadiz. This averages to 76 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
