When was the last earthquake in Cebu?
Michael Henderson
Published Feb 22, 2026
When was the last earthquake in Cebu?
| Date and time | Mag Depth | Map |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, December 9, 2021 18:29 GMT (2 earthquakes) | ||
| Dec 10, 2021 2:29 am (GMT +8) (Dec 9, 2021 18:29 GMT) 6 hours ago | 2.0 15 km | Map |
| Dec 9, 2021 9:51 pm (GMT +8) (Dec 9, 2021 13:51 GMT) 10 hours ago | 2.0 7 km | Map |
| Wednesday, December 8, 2021 17:29 GMT (5 earthquakes) |
When did the earthquake occur in Cebu?
The 2013 Bohol earthquake occurred on October 15 at 8:12:31 PST in Bohol, an island province located in Central Visayas, Philippines. The magnitude of the earthquake was recorded at Mw 7.2, with epicenter 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) S 24° W of Sagbayan, and its depth of focus was 12 kilometres (7.5 mi).
What are the five largest earthquake history in the Philippines?
Six of the seven largest Philippine earthquakes since 1901 with magnitude almost 8.0 Mw or higher were in Mindanao: 1913, 1918, 1924, 1943, 1972, and 1976. These areas are near the Cotabato Trench and the southern portion of the Philippine Trench.
What happened during the 2013 Bohol earthquake?
The earthquake affected over 1.2 million people, 222 people died (195 in Bohol), 976 were injured and eight people missing. Over 79,000 structures including homes, roads, churches, schools and public buildings were damaged, of which 14,500 were totally destroyed, resulting in over 340,000 displaced people.
Does Cebu have volcano?
Cebu and Central Visayas are safe. We’re far from the location of Taal Volcano,” said Giorgio in Cebuano in a phone interview with Cebu Daily News Digital. The Taal Volcanic System is found in Batangas province in Southern Luzon. Batangas is located approximately 800 kilometers north of Cebu City.
What is the strongest earthquake recorded in the Philippines?
1968 August 02 Casiguran Earthquake. At 4:19 AM (local time) on August 02, 1968 an earthquake with an intensity of VIII in the Rossi-Forel Intensity Scale rocked the town of Casiguran, Aurora. This was considered the most severe and destructive earthquake experienced in the Philippines during the last 20 years.
What fault is Cebu near?
| Bohol Fault System | |
|---|---|
| Region | Central Visayas |
| State | Bohol |
| Cities | North; Loon, Calape, Inabanga, Tubigon, Buenavista, Clarin, Sagbayan, Getafe, Trinidad South; Maribojoc, Tagbilaran to Anda East; Loay, Loboc, Bilar, Batuan, Carmen, Pilar |
| Characteristics |
What are the top 3 strongest earthquake in the Philippines?
What were the strongest, deadliest earthquakes in the Philippines in recent memory?
- 1976 – Moro Gulf earthquake, Magnitude: 7.9, 3,000 (estimate)
- 1990 – Luzon earthquake, Magnitude: 7.8, Casualties: 1,621.
- 1968 – Casiguran earthquake, Magnitude: 7.3, Casualties 270.
- 2013: Bohol earthquake; Magnitude: 7.2, Casualties: 150.
What is the strongest earthquake that hit the Philippines?
What type of fault caused the 2013 Bohol earthquake?
North Bohol fault
The North Bohol fault or Inabanga fault is a reverse fault located at Anonang, Inabanga which was found on 15 October 2013 during the Bohol earthquake.
