Agusan del Sur, Caraga • 8.72°N, 125.75°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Bayugan, Agusan del Sur — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
76/100
very high
Last 90 days
757
within 200 km
Last 24h
7
Largest
M5.3
Nearest fault
46 km
Philippine Trench
Faults <150 km
3
Population
103,202
Seismic Risk Score: 76/100
46km from Philippine Trench
23 km E of Kinablangan, Philippines
1 months ago • 71km deep
Energy: ~1.3 kilotons of TNT
723
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
34
Intermediate
70-300km
0
Deep (>300km)
Less damage
Shallow earthquakes (<70km) typically cause the most damage as seismic waves travel a shorter distance to the surface. Bayugan has experienced 723 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Bayugan (USGS catalog, since 1900).
1924 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake
1924 • 237 km away • 15 km deep
77 km E of Baculin, Philippines
1943 • 225 km away • 15 km deep
74 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines
1911 • 143 km away • 15 km deep
19 km E of Gamut, Philippines
2023 • 76 km away • 40 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
37 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines
1989 • 116 km away • 24 km deep
21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines
2001 • 222 km away • 33 km deep
62 km E of Baculin, Philippines
1921 • 209 km away • 15 km deep
12 km E of Santiago, Philippines
2025 • 190 km away • 59 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
108 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines
1952 • 182 km away • 15 km deep
23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines
1992 • 203 km away • 33 km deep
4 km NNW of Tabid, Philippines
1984 • 228 km away • 649 km deep
33 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines
1970 • 234 km away • 58 km deep
Philippine Fault Zone
🔴 Active • 1200km long
Max historical: M7.8
Philippine Trench
🔴 Active • 1320km long
Max historical: M8
Central Philippine Fault
🔴 Active • 400km long
Max historical: M7.2
Bayugan is located in the Caraga of the Philippines, a country that sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire—one of the most seismically active zones on Earth. The Philippines experiences an average of 20 earthquakes per day, though most are too small to be felt.
The nearest major fault to Bayugan is the Philippine Trench, located approximately 46 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 2012 Samar Earthquake (M7.6).
With a population of 103,202, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Bayugan residents. We recommend having an emergency kit ready, knowing the safest spots in your home, and practicing DROP-COVER-HOLD ON with your family.
FAQ
Bayugan, Agusan del Sur has a very high earthquake risk (76/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Philippine Trench (~46 km away). Our catalog logged 757 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.3.
The nearest mapped fault to Bayugan is the Philippine Trench, about 46 km away. It is considered capable of up to about M8. Its last major event was the 2012 Samar Earthquake (M7.6).
The strongest earthquake catalogued near Bayugan since 1900 was a M8.1 in 1924 (1924 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Drop, Cover, and Hold On: get under a sturdy table, protect your head and neck, and stay put until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows and exterior walls, and if you are near the coast and feel strong or prolonged shaking, move to higher ground in case of a tsunami. See the QuakeGlobe preparedness guide for a full checklist.