Latest earthquakes near Zamboanga, Zamboanga Peninsula today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zamboanga, Zamboanga Peninsula, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zamboanga? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zamboanga (also known as Lungsod ng Zamboanga), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Apr 3 02:57PM Manila) |
M 3.6 | 270 km N from Zamboanga |
| 1 day ago (Apr 3 04:37AM Manila) |
M 3.5 | 143 km NNE from Zamboanga |
| 1 day ago (Apr 3 04:19AM Manila) |
M 3.6 | 277 km E from Zamboanga |
| 1 day ago (Apr 3 03:36AM Manila) |
M 3.9 | 287 km E from Zamboanga |
| 5 days ago (Mar 30 08:32AM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 259 km ENE from Zamboanga |
| 6 days ago (Mar 29 12:22AM Manila) |
M 3.6 | 127 km WSW from Zamboanga |
| 6 days ago (Mar 28 10:51PM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 275 km E from Zamboanga |
| 6 days ago (Mar 28 10:27PM Manila) |
M 3.1 | 279 km E from Zamboanga |
| 6 days ago (Mar 28 07:33PM Manila) |
M 3.1 | 278 km E from Zamboanga |
| 6 days ago (Mar 28 04:33PM Manila) |
M 3.5 | 277 km E from Zamboanga |
| 8 days ago (Mar 27 02:36PM Manila) |
M 4.2 | 278 km SSE from Zamboanga |
| 26 days ago (Mar 9 04:01AM Manila) |
M 3.5 | 296 km ENE from Zamboanga |
| 26 days ago (Mar 8 05:13PM Manila) |
M 4.3 | 296 km E from Zamboanga |
| 27 days ago (Mar 8 03:57AM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 300 km ENE from Zamboanga |
| 27 days ago (Mar 8 12:54AM Manila) |
M 4.8 | 298 km ENE from Zamboanga |
| 31 days ago (Mar 4 09:42AM Manila) |
M 5.0 | 342 km E from Zamboanga |
| 31 days ago (Mar 3 09:43PM Manila) |
M 3.3 | 177 km N from Zamboanga |
| 32 days ago (Mar 3 06:50AM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 284 km SE from Zamboanga |
| 33 days ago (Mar 1 04:00PM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 258 km ESE from Zamboanga |
| 34 days ago (Mar 1 02:47PM Manila) |
M 4.6 | 225 km NNE from Zamboanga |
| 37 days ago (Feb 26 04:05AM Manila) |
M 3.8 | 284 km NNE from Zamboanga |
| 37 days ago (Feb 26 03:59AM Manila) |
M 3.3 | 294 km NNE from Zamboanga |
| 40 days ago (Feb 23 06:31AM Manila) |
M 3.7 | 236 km NNE from Zamboanga |
| 47 days ago (Feb 16 06:19AM Manila) |
M 4.3 | 291 km ENE from Zamboanga |
| 47 days ago (Feb 15 10:34PM Manila) |
M 3.3 | 202 km E from Zamboanga |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Zamboanga
Zamboanga Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 367 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zamboanga, Zamboanga Peninsula in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 36 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Zamboanga roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Zamboanga in 2023. A total of 51 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Zamboanga that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Zamboanga in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Zamboanga 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 | 341 | 92.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 5.72% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.82% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.54% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Zamboanga
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zamboanga 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 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 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 Zamboanga, 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 Zamboanga.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2017 02:13PM (Manila) |
M 7.3 | 277 km SSE from Zamboanga |
| Jul 11, 2024 10:13AM (Manila) |
M 7.1 | 150 km SE from Zamboanga |
| Aug 2, 2020 01:09AM (Manila) |
M 6.4 | 231 km E from Zamboanga |
| Apr 14, 2016 02:21AM (Manila) |
M 6.0 | 98 km N from Zamboanga |
| Nov 4, 2018 03:55PM (Manila) |
M 6.0 | 219 km ENE from Zamboanga |
| May 11, 2018 02:02AM (Manila) |
M 5.9 | 186 km E from Zamboanga |
| Aug 13, 2022 02:25PM (Manila) |
M 5.8 | 190 km E from Zamboanga |
| Jun 6, 2019 04:41AM (Manila) |
M 5.5 | 236 km E from Zamboanga |
| Jan 7, 2019 11:11AM (Manila) |
M 5.5 | 107 km N from Zamboanga |
| Aug 2, 2022 01:24PM (Manila) |
M 5.5 | 195 km E from Zamboanga |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Zamboanga
Nearest earthquakes from Zamboanga
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zamboanga, Zamboanga Peninsula. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2021 06:30AM (Manila) |
M 4.4 | 59 km SE from Zamboanga |
| Oct 6, 2015 11:51AM (Manila) |
M 4.1 | 65 km NW from Zamboanga |
| Jul 25, 2016 11:05PM (Manila) |
M 4.7 | 73 km NNW from Zamboanga |
| Apr 22, 2018 04:38PM (Manila) |
M 4.5 | 79 km NW from Zamboanga |
| Jan 8, 2021 12:47AM (Manila) |
M 4.5 | 87 km N from Zamboanga |
| Mar 3, 2020 10:55PM (Manila) |
M 4.9 | 88 km N from Zamboanga |
| Feb 15, 2023 01:00AM (Manila) |
M 4.6 | 90 km N from Zamboanga |
| Jun 15, 2020 06:29AM (Manila) |
M 5.1 | 91 km NNW from Zamboanga |
| Feb 26, 2020 05:38AM (Manila) |
M 4.0 | 93 km NNW from Zamboanga |
| 71 days ago (Jan 23 11:41AM Manila) |
M 5.4 | 94 km N from Zamboanga |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Zamboanga
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Zamboanga.
When was the last earthquake in Zamboanga, Zamboanga Peninsula?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Zamboanga on the afternoon of April 3, 2025 at 14:57 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 270km north of Zamboanga at a depth of 29km under water in the Sulu Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zamboanga, Zamboanga Peninsula in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zamboanga, Zamboanga Peninsula?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Zamboanga 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 since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zamboanga, Zamboanga Peninsula?
In the past 10 years, 367 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zamboanga. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
