An Average Of One Earthquake Every 11 Hours

Earthquakes Near the Philippines

An Average of One Earthquake Every 11 Hours

A Large Number of Earthquakes Occurred in 2023

On average, an earthquake hits near the Philippines roughly every 11 hours. A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near the Philippines in 2023. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) lists the latest seismic events in the Philippines on its website. The event parameters, including the hypocenter time and magnitude, are determined using incoming data from seismic stations.

A major 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea on Saturday according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 10:37 p.m. Recently, the 01 February 2023 Mw 6.0 earthquake affected Davao de Oro and caused tension cracks, landslides, and structural damages with a maximum ground shaking intensity of.

A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck Saturday off the southern Philippine coast, prompting many villagers to flee their homes.