Negros Oriental, Central Visayas • 9.31°N, 123.31°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Dumaguete, Negros Oriental — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
64/100
high
Last 90 days
227
within 200 km
Last 24h
4
Largest
M3.9
Nearest fault
25 km
Negros Oriental Fault
Faults <150 km
3
Population
134,103
Seismic Risk Score: 64/100
25km from Negros Oriental Fault
BOHOL, PHILIPPINES
1 months ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~11 tons of TNT
221
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
6
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. Dumaguete has experienced 221 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Dumaguete (USGS catalog, since 1900).
3 km W of Buga, Philippines
1948 • 195 km away • 15 km deep
Mindanao, Philippines
1955 • 184 km away • 35 km deep
4 km NNW of Tabid, Philippines
1984 • 139 km away • 649 km deep
12 km SSW of Kipit, Philippines
1942 • 177 km away • 35 km deep
4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines
2013 • 109 km away • 19 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
8 km ESE of Calape, Philippines
2025 • 223 km away • 10 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
23 km NNW of Kalawit, Philippines
1978 • 154 km away • 24 km deep
15 km SSE of Malim, Philippines
1978 • 221 km away • 33 km deep
6 km NNW of Miagao, Philippines
1948 • 196 km away • 35 km deep
3 km WNW of Locmayan, Philippines
1950 • 159 km away • 25 km deep
5 km NNW of Nalundan, Philippines
1925 • 61 km away • 15 km deep
13 km E of Bacong, Philippines
1990 • 160 km away • 26 km deep
Philippine Fault Zone
🔴 Active • 1200km long
Max historical: M7.8
Central Philippine Fault
🔴 Active • 400km long
Max historical: M7.2
Negros Oriental Fault
🔴 Active • 120km long
Max historical: M6.9
Regional:
Dumaguete is located in the Central Visayas 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 Dumaguete is the Negros Oriental Fault, located approximately 25 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 2012 Negros Earthquake (M6.7).
With a population of 134,103, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Dumaguete 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
Dumaguete, Negros Oriental has a high earthquake risk (64/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Negros Oriental Fault (~25 km away). Our catalog logged 227 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M3.9.
The nearest mapped fault to Dumaguete is the Negros Oriental Fault, about 25 km away. It is considered capable of up to about M6.9. Its last major event was the 2012 Negros Earthquake (M6.7).
The strongest earthquake catalogued near Dumaguete since 1900 was a M7.8 in 1948 (3 km W of Buga, Philippines). 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.