Misamis Oriental, Northern Mindanao • 8.57°N, 124.52°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for El Salvador, Misamis Oriental — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
73/100
very high
Last 90 days
341
within 200 km
Last 24h
0
Largest
M5.2
Nearest fault
44 km
Philippine Fault Zone
Faults <150 km
2
Volcanoes <100 km
3
Population
69,817
Seismic Risk Score: 73/100
44km from Philippine Fault Zone
19 km W of Jabonga, Philippines
2 weeks ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~951 tons of TNT
328
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
13
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. El Salvador has experienced 328 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of El Salvador (USGS catalog, since 1900).
19 km E of Gamut, Philippines
2023 • 209 km away • 40 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
37 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines
1989 • 245 km away • 24 km deep
72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines
2010 • 243 km away • 641 km deep
10 km ESE of Basak, Philippines
1928 • 209 km away • 25 km deep
Mindanao, Philippines
1955 • 181 km away • 35 km deep
68 km W of Gadung, Philippines
2010 • 239 km away • 607 km deep
4 km NNW of Tabid, Philippines
1984 • 95 km away • 649 km deep
12 km SSW of Kipit, Philippines
1942 • 235 km away • 35 km deep
5 km ESE of Veruela, Philippines
1929 • 173 km away • 35 km deep
5 km NW of Kadingilan, Philippines
1923 • 110 km away • 15 km deep
4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines
2013 • 152 km away • 19 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
10 km W of Bigaan, Philippines
1907 • 186 km away • 35 km deep
Philippine Fault Zone
🔴 Active • 1200km long
Max historical: M7.8
Central Philippine Fault
🔴 Active • 400km long
Max historical: M7.2
El Salvador is located in the Northern Mindanao 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 El Salvador is the Philippine Fault Zone, located approximately 44 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
With a population of 69,817, earthquake preparedness is crucial for El Salvador 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
El Salvador, Misamis Oriental has a very high earthquake risk (73/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Philippine Fault Zone (~44 km away). Our catalog logged 341 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.2.
The nearest mapped fault to El Salvador is the Philippine Fault Zone, about 44 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 El Salvador since 1900 was a M7.6 in 2023 (19 km E of Gamut, Philippines). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 3 active or potentially active volcanoes lie within 100 km of El Salvador: Hibok-Hibok, Musuan, Ragang. The nearest is Hibok-Hibok, about 73 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.