Latest quakes in or near the Philippine Sea in the past 24 hours on Thursday, April 25, 2024 - list, stats and map
Latest today See all | Mag. 4.2 earthquake 23 km north of Hualien City - Taiwan - |
Latest felt | Mag. 4.0 earthquake 11 km south of Valencia - Northern Mindanao, Philippines - |
Strongest today | Mag. 5.1 Philippine Sea - 72 km east of Hualien City, Taiwan - |
- 2 quakes above magnitude 5
- 14 quakes between magnitude 4 and 5
- 14 quakes between magnitude 3 and 4
- 16 quakes between magnitude 2 and 3
- 2 quakes below magnitude 2 that people normally don't feel.
Date and Time | Mag Depth | Nearest Volcano | Location | Details | Map |
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Apr 26, 12:20 am (Taipei) | 4.2 23 km | 23 km north of Hualien City, Taiwan I FELT IT | Info | ||
Apr 26, 12:12 am (Manila) | 2.1 26 km | Philippine Sea, 55 km north of Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, Caraga, Philippines | Info | ||
Apr 25, 11:37 pm (GMT +8) | 3.5 1 km | Philippine Sea, 93 km east of Baganga, Davao Oriental, Davao, Philippines I FELT IT | Info | ||
Apr 25, 11:12 pm (Manila) | 4.0 30 km | Philippine Sea, 70 km south of Mati, Davao Oriental, Davao, Philippines I FELT IT | Info | ||
Apr 25, 11:07 pm (Manila) | 3.0 9 km | 43 km southwest of Koronadal, South Cotabato, Soccsksargen, Philippines I FELT IT | Info | ||
Apr 25, 10:17 pm (Taipei) | 4.2 13 km | Philippine Sea, 28 km north of Hualien City, Taiwan I FELT IT | Info | ||
Apr 25, 10:22 pm (GMT +9) | 3.6 58 km | East China Sea, 24 km north of Naze, Kagoshima, Japan I FELT IT | Info | ||
Apr 25, 08:53 pm (Manila) | 2.0 3 km | 36 km north of Jagna, Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines | Info | ||
Apr 25, 08:33 pm (Manila) | 3.2 13 km | 8.3 km west of Valencia, Bukidnon, Northern Mindanao, Philippines I FELT IT | Info | ||
Apr 25, 08:08 pm (Manila) | 2.3 12 km | Sarangani, 31 km southwest of General Santos City, Philippines | Info | ||
Apr 25, 07:19 pm (Manila) | 2.4 1 km | 25 km west of Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines | Info |
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Earthquake statistics
Average number of earthquakes
- Mag. 8 or higher: 0.05 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 20.8 years)
- Mag. 7 or higher: 1.35 quakes per year
- Mag. 6 or higher: 12.6 quakes per year
- Mag. 5 or higher: 206 quakes per year (or 17.1 quakes per month)
- Mag. 4 or higher: 1,700 quakes per year (or 4.7 quakes per day)
- Mag. 3 or higher: 4,400 quakes per year (or 12 quakes per day)
- Mag. 2 or higher: 11,000 quakes per year (or 29.3 quakes per day)
- Mag. 1 or higher: 12,000 quakes per year (or 33.8 quakes per day)
Number of earthquakes over time
Philippine Sea Earthquake FAQ
+How frequent are earthquakes in or near the Philippine Sea?
Philippine Sea has a high level of seismic activity. Based on data from the past 14 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 12,000 quakes on average per year in or near the Philippine Sea. Philippine Sea has had at least 6 quakes above magnitude 8 since 1900, which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently, probably on average approximately every 20 to 25 years.
+How many earthquakes occur every year in or near the Philippine Sea?
On average, Philippine Sea has about 4,400 quakes of magnitude 3 or higher per year (Mag 4+: 1,700 quakes per year, Mag 5+: 206 quakes per year, Mag 6+: 12.6 quakes per year).
+When was the latest earthquake in or near the Philippine Sea?
The last earthquake in or near the Philippine Sea occurred 14 minutes ago and had a magnitude of 4.2:
A moderate magnitude 4.2 earthquake hit 23 km (14 mi) away from Hualien City, Taiwan, Taiwan, in the early morning of Friday, Apr 26, 2024 at 12.20 am local time (Asia/Taipei GMT +8). The quake had a very shallow depth of 23 km (14 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so).
+How many quakes were there in or near the Philippine Sea in the past 24 hours?
In the past 24 hours, the Philippine Sea has had 2 quakes of magnitude 5.0 or above, 14 quakes between 4.0 and 5.0, 14 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0, and 16 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0. There were also 2 quakes below magnitude 2.0 which people don't normally feel.
+What was the strongest quake in or near the Philippine Sea in the past 24 hours?
The strongest earthquake in or near the Philippine Sea in the past 24 hours had a magnitude of 5.1 and occurred 22 hours ago:
A strong magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred in the Philippine Sea near the coast of Taiwan in the early morning of Thursday, Apr 25, 2024 at 2.11 am local time (GMT +8). The quake had a very shallow depth of 33 km (20 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter.
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