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Latest earthquakes near Pagadian, Zamboanga Peninsula today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pagadian, Zamboanga Peninsula, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pagadian? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pagadian, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Pagadian Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Pagadian. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Pagadian and elsewhere.
Jan 23, 2025 11:41AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning in the Sulu Sea near Zamboanga (The Philippines).
Jan 23, 2025 07:39AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Surigao in The Philippines.
Jan 13, 2025 08:21AM
M4.8 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Sulawesi Sea near Malingao (The Philippines) on Monday Morning.
Jan 13, 2025 08:19AM
On Monday Morning a Significant M5.4 Earthquake struck in the Sulawesi Sea near Malingao (The Philippines).
Jan 5, 2025 05:16PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Mati (The Philippines) on Sunday Afternoon.
Dec 28, 2024 02:43AM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Butuan (The Philippines) on Saturday Night.
Pagadian Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 864 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pagadian, Zamboanga Peninsula in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 86 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Pagadian roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pagadian in 2019. A total of 241 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Pagadian 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 Pagadian in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Pagadian 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 | 764 | 88.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 89 | 10.3% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 1.16% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.12% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Pagadian
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pagadian occurred on Jul 11, 2024 10:13 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 196 kilometers (122 mi) south of Pagadian, at a depth of 640 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pagadian in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Aug 15, 1918 20:18, 262 kilometers (163 mi) south of Pagadian. It is the strongest earthquake near Pagadian in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Pagadian, 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 Pagadian.
Nearest earthquakes from Pagadian
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pagadian, 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 Pagadian.
When was the last earthquake in Pagadian, Zamboanga Peninsula?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Pagadian on the morning of January 24, 2025 at 10:42 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 219km north-northwest of Pagadian at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pagadian, Zamboanga Peninsula in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pagadian, Zamboanga Peninsula?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Pagadian on the evening of August 15, 1918 at 20:18 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 262km south-southeast of Pagadian at a depth of 20km under water in the Sulawesi Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pagadian since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pagadian, Zamboanga Peninsula?
In the past 10 years, 864 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pagadian. This averages to 86 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
