Earthquakes Frequent in The Philippines

Recent Earthquake Activity

On average, an earthquake strikes near the Philippines every 11 hours. In 2023, a significant number of earthquakes were recorded in the region. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) maintains a list of the latest seismic events in the country, including their hypocenter time and magnitude.

Major Earthquake in the Philippine Sea

On Saturday, a major 7.6-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Philippine Sea, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor struck at 10:37 p.m. and was followed by several aftershocks.

The earthquake caused tension cracks, landslides, and structural damage in Davao de Oro. The maximum ground shaking intensity was measured at 7 (strong).