Davao del Sur, Davao Region • 7.07°N, 125.61°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Davao City, Davao del Sur — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
100/100
very high
Last 90 days
1995
within 200 km
Last 24h
14
Largest
M5.3
Nearest fault
49 km
Philippine Fault Zone
Faults <150 km
2
Volcanoes <100 km
3
Population
1,848,947
Seismic Risk Score: 100/100
49km from Philippine Fault Zone
12 km SSW of Sarangani, Philippines
3 weeks ago • 55km deep
Energy: ~1.3 kilotons of TNT
1841
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
154
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. Davao City has experienced 1841 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Davao City (USGS catalog, since 1900).
1918 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake
1918 • 247 km away • 20 km deep
1924 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake
1924 • 79 km away • 15 km deep
1972 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake
1972 • 136 km away • 51 km deep
19 km WNW of Palimbang, Philippines
1976 • 197 km away • 33 km deep
47 km ESE of Kalbay, Philippines
1913 • 173 km away • 15 km deep
26 km SW of Kablalan, Philippines
2026 • 176 km away • 55 km deep
77 km E of Baculin, Philippines
1943 • 187 km away • 15 km deep
74 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines
1911 • 222 km away • 15 km deep
19 km E of Gamut, Philippines
2023 • 184 km away • 40 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines
2010 • 244 km away • 578 km deep
37 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines
1989 • 187 km away • 24 km deep
Mindanao, Philippines
2002 • 190 km away • 31 km deep
Philippine Fault Zone
🔴 Active • 1200km long
Max historical: M7.8
Philippine Trench
🔴 Active • 1320km long
Max historical: M8
Mount Talomo
Stratovolcano • 2674m
Mount Apo
Stratovolcano • 2954m
Matutum
Stratovolcano • 2286m
Regional:
Davao City is located in the Davao Region 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 Davao City is the Philippine Fault Zone, located approximately 49 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
With a population of 1,848,947, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Davao City 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
Davao City, Davao del Sur has a very high earthquake risk (100/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Philippine Fault Zone (~49 km away). Our catalog logged 1995 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.3.
The nearest mapped fault to Davao City is the Philippine Fault Zone, about 49 km away. It is considered capable of up to about M7.8. Its last major event was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
The strongest earthquake catalogued near Davao City since 1900 was a M8.3 in 1918 (1918 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 3 active or potentially active volcanoes lie within 100 km of Davao City: Mount Talomo, Mount Apo, Matutum. The nearest is Mount Talomo, about 18 km away.
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.