Latest earthquakes near Kabankalan, Western Visayas today
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Recent Kabankalan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kabankalan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kabankalan 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).
Kabankalan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 445 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kabankalan, 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 Kabankalan roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kabankalan in 2023. A total of 69 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kabankalan that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kabankalan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kabankalan 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 | 407 | 91.46% |
| Mag. 5 | 30 | 6.74% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 1.8% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kabankalan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kabankalan occurred on Aug 18, 2020 08:03 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 268 kilometers (167 mi) north-northeast of Kabankalan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kabankalan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1948 01:46, 103 kilometers (64 mi) north-northeast of Kabankalan. It is the strongest earthquake near Kabankalan 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 Kabankalan, 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 Kabankalan.
Nearest earthquakes from Kabankalan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kabankalan, 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 Kabankalan.
When was the last earthquake in Kabankalan, Western Visayas?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kabankalan on the morning of May 19, 2024 at 08:25 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 164km southwest of Kabankalan at a depth of 27km under water in the Sulu Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kabankalan, Western Visayas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kabankalan, Western Visayas?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kabankalan on the night of January 25, 1948 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 103km northwest of Kabankalan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kabankalan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kabankalan, Western Visayas?
In the past 10 years, 445 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kabankalan. This averages to 45 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
