Latest earthquakes near Roxas City, Western Visayas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Roxas City, Western Visayas, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Roxas City? If an earthquake is happening right now near Roxas City, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Roxas City Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Roxas City. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Roxas City 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).
Roxas City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 601 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Roxas City, Western Visayas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 60 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Roxas City roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Roxas City in 2020. A total of 84 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Roxas 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 Roxas City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Roxas 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 | 560 | 93.18% |
| Mag. 5 | 36 | 5.99% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.83% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Roxas City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Roxas City occurred on Aug 18, 2020 08:03 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 158 kilometers (98 mi) east-northeast of Roxas City, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Roxas City in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1948 01:46, 112 kilometers (70 mi) east-northeast of Roxas City. It is the strongest earthquake near Roxas City 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 Roxas 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 Roxas City.
Nearest earthquakes from Roxas City
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Roxas 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 Roxas City.
When was the last earthquake in Roxas City, Western Visayas?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Roxas City on the afternoon of May 19, 2024 at 13:10 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 235km north-east of Roxas City at a depth of 79km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Roxas City, Western Visayas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Roxas City, Western Visayas?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Roxas City on the night of January 25, 1948 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 112km south-southwest of Roxas City at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Roxas City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Roxas City, Western Visayas?
In the past 10 years, 601 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Roxas City. This averages to 60 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
