Latest earthquakes near Pagadian, Zamboanga Peninsula today
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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.
May 7, 2024 09:12PM
Significant M5.0 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening in the Sulawesi Sea near General Santos (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).
Pagadian Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 876 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 87 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 7 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 | 777 | 88.7% |
| Mag. 5 | 87 | 9.93% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 1.37% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Dec 15, 2019 14:11 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 229 kilometers (142 mi) east-southeast of Pagadian, at a depth of 18 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) east-southeast of Pagadian. It is the strongest earthquake near Pagadian 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 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 magnitude earthquake hit near Pagadian on the night of May 16, 2024 at 01:27 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 208km south-east 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, 876 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pagadian. This averages to 88 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
