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.
Recent Zamboanga Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Zamboanga. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Zamboanga and elsewhere.
Jun 18, 2026 02:57PM
Significant M5.3 AFTERSHOCK struck on Thursday Afternoon in the Sulawesi Sea near Glan (The Philippines).
Jun 15, 2026 11:30PM
On Monday Evening a Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck in the Sulawesi Sea near General Santos (The Philippines).
Jun 14, 2026 11:34PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Sulu Sea near Iloilo (The Philippines) on Sunday Evening.
Jun 13, 2026 10:05AM
On Saturday Morning a Significant M5.2 FORESHOCK struck in the Sulawesi Sea near Glan (The Philippines).
Jun 10, 2026 05:13PM
On Wednesday Afternoon a Significant M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck near General Santos in The Philippines.
Jun 10, 2026 12:49AM
On Wednesday Night a Significant M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck near General Santos in The Philippines.
Zamboanga Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 505 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 50 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Zamboanga roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Zamboanga in 2026. A total of 127 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Zamboanga that year. The strongest had a 5.9 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 | 459 | 90.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 42 | 8.32% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.4% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 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 126 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.
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.
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 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Zamboanga on the afternoon of June 18, 2026 at 14:57 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 368km east of Zamboanga at a depth of 95km under water in the Sulawesi 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, 505 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zamboanga. This averages to 51 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
