Latest earthquakes near Iloilo, Western Visayas today
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Recent Iloilo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Iloilo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Iloilo and elsewhere.
May 7, 2024 04:03PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon in the Philippine Sea near Tacloban (The Philippines).
May 3, 2024 06:16PM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening in the Philippine Sea near Tacloban (The Philippines).
Dec 2, 2023 10:37PM
On Saturday Evening an Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Bislig (The Philippines).
Iloilo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 440 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Iloilo, Western Visayas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 44 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Iloilo roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Iloilo in 2020. A total of 75 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Iloilo 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 Iloilo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Iloilo 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 | 411 | 93.41% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 5.45% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 1.14% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Iloilo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Iloilo occurred on Aug 18, 2020 08:03 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 226 kilometers (140 mi) north-east of Iloilo, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Iloilo 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 Iloilo 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 Iloilo, 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 Iloilo.
Nearest earthquakes from Iloilo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Iloilo, 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 Iloilo.
When was the last earthquake in Iloilo, Western Visayas?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Iloilo on the morning of May 19, 2024 at 08:25 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 214km south-southwest of Iloilo at a depth of 27km under water in the Sulu Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Iloilo, Western Visayas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Iloilo, Western Visayas?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Iloilo 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 Iloilo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Iloilo, Western Visayas?
In the past 10 years, 440 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Iloilo. This averages to 44 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
