Latest earthquakes near Zamboanga Peninsula, The Philippines today
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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.
Aug 21, 2026 05:22PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Friday Afternoon near Butuan in The Philippines.
Aug 21, 2026 05:12PM
On Friday Afternoon a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Mindanao Sea near Butuan (The Philippines).
Aug 14, 2026 02:39AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near General Santos (The Philippines) on Friday Night.
Aug 13, 2026 05:22PM
On Thursday Afternoon a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Davao (The Philippines).
Aug 6, 2026 05:41AM
Shallow M5.6 AFTERSHOCK struck on Thursday Night in the Sulawesi Sea 111km from General Santos (The Philippines).
Aug 5, 2026 12:25PM
Significant M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Philippine Sea 113km from General Santos (The Philippines).
Zamboanga Peninsula Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1125 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 112 earthquakes per year, or 9 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 | 993 | 88.27% |
| Mag. 5 | 121 | 10.76% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 0.8% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 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 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Zamboanga Peninsula on the night of August 26, 2026 at 00:51 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 275km north-east of Pagadian at a depth of 10km under water in the Mindanao 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, 1125 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zamboanga Peninsula. This averages to 113 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
