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Latest earthquakes near Muricay, Zamboanga Peninsula today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Muricay, Zamboanga Peninsula, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Muricay? If an earthquake is happening right now near Muricay, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Muricay Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Muricay. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Muricay and elsewhere.
Jan 30, 2026 08:49AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Sulawesi Sea 101km from Malingao (The Philippines) on Friday Morning.
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).
Muricay Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 989 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Muricay, Zamboanga Peninsula in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 98 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Muricay roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Muricay in 2019. A total of 244 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Muricay 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 Muricay in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Muricay 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 | 866 | 87.56% |
| Mag. 5 | 112 | 11.32% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 1.01% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Muricay
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Muricay occurred on Jul 11, 2024 10:13 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 197 kilometers (122 mi) south of Muricay, at a depth of 640 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Muricay 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 of Muricay. It is the strongest earthquake near Muricay 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 Muricay, Zamboanga Peninsula 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 Muricay.
Nearest earthquakes from Muricay
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Muricay, Zamboanga Peninsula. 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 Muricay.
When was the last earthquake in Muricay, Zamboanga Peninsula?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Muricay on the evening of January 30, 2026 at 22:05 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 156km south of Muricay at a depth of 8km under water in the Sulawesi Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Muricay, Zamboanga Peninsula in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Muricay, Zamboanga Peninsula?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Muricay on the evening of August 15, 1918 at 20:18 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 261km south-southeast of Muricay at a depth of 20km under water in the Sulawesi Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Muricay since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Muricay, Zamboanga Peninsula?
In the past 10 years, 989 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Muricay. This averages to 99 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
