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Latest earthquakes near Zamboanga Peninsula, The Philippines today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zamboanga Peninsula, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zamboanga Peninsula? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zamboanga Peninsula, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Zamboanga Peninsula Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Zamboanga Peninsula. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Zamboanga Peninsula and elsewhere.
Jan 28, 2026 11:58PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Sulawesi Sea 118km from Malingao (The Philippines) on Wednesday Evening.
Jan 28, 2026 04:43PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Sulawesi Sea near Malingao (The Philippines).
Jan 28, 2026 04:38PM
Shallow M5.6 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Sulawesi Sea 108km from Budta (The Philippines) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Jan 28, 2026 04:34PM
Shallow M5.4 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Sulawesi Sea 114km from Malingao (The Philippines).
Jan 28, 2026 02:47PM
On Wednesday Afternoon a Shallow M5.9 Earthquake struck in the Sulawesi Sea 112km from Malingao (The Philippines).
Jan 28, 2026 02:31PM
Shallow M5.1 FORESHOCK hit in the Sulawesi Sea 111km from Malingao (The Philippines) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Zamboanga Peninsula Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1037 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zamboanga Peninsula, The Philippines in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 103 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Zamboanga Peninsula roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Zamboanga Peninsula in 2019. A total of 249 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Zamboanga Peninsula that year. The strongest had a 6.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Zamboanga Peninsula in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Zamboanga Peninsula 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 | 912 | 87.95% |
| Mag. 5 | 113 | 10.9% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.96% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.19% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Zamboanga Peninsula
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zamboanga Peninsula occurred on Jan 10, 2017 14:13 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 277 kilometers (172 mi) south-southeast of Zamboanga, at a depth of 627 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zamboanga Peninsula in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Aug 15, 1918 20:18, 261 kilometers (162 mi) south-southeast of Zamboanga. It is the strongest earthquake near Zamboanga Peninsula 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 Zamboanga Peninsula, The Philippines 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 Zamboanga Peninsula.
Earthquakes by city in Zamboanga Peninsula
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Zamboanga Peninsula, The Philippines.
Use this regional Zamboanga Peninsula earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Dipolog, Dapitan, Recodo, Molave, Ipil and Mahayag.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Zamboanga Peninsula.
When was the last earthquake in Zamboanga Peninsula, The Philippines?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Zamboanga Peninsula on the afternoon of January 29, 2026 at 14:37 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 187km east-southeast of Zamboanga at a depth of 6km under water in the Sulawesi Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zamboanga Peninsula, The Philippines in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zamboanga Peninsula, The Philippines?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Zamboanga Peninsula on the evening of August 15, 1918 at 20:18 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 261km south-east of Zamboanga at a depth of 20km under water in the Sulawesi Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zamboanga Peninsula since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zamboanga Peninsula, The Philippines?
In the past 10 years, 1037 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zamboanga Peninsula. This averages to 104 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
