Misamis Oriental, Northern Mindanao • 8.82°N, 125.10°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Gingoog, Misamis Oriental — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
73/100
very high
Last 90 days
687
within 200 km
Last 24h
6
Largest
M5.2
Nearest fault
25 km
Philippine Fault Zone
Faults <150 km
3
Volcanoes <100 km
1
Population
136,698
Seismic Risk Score: 73/100
25km from Philippine Fault Zone
19 km W of Jabonga, Philippines
2 weeks ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~951 tons of TNT
666
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
21
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. Gingoog has experienced 666 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Gingoog (USGS catalog, since 1900).
74 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines
1911 • 215 km away • 15 km deep
19 km E of Gamut, Philippines
2023 • 148 km away • 40 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
37 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines
1989 • 187 km away • 24 km deep
12 km E of Santiago, Philippines
2025 • 244 km away • 59 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
Mindanao, Philippines
1955 • 250 km away • 35 km deep
108 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines
1952 • 239 km away • 15 km deep
4 km NNW of Tabid, Philippines
1984 • 165 km away • 649 km deep
5 km ESE of Veruela, Philippines
1929 • 130 km away • 35 km deep
70 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines
1924 • 203 km away • 15 km deep
70 km ENE of La Paz, Philippines
1913 • 198 km away • 15 km deep
5 km NW of Kadingilan, Philippines
1923 • 133 km away • 15 km deep
12 km E of Kinablangan, Philippines
1934 • 213 km away • 35 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
Gingoog 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 Gingoog is the Philippine Fault Zone, located approximately 25 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
With a population of 136,698, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Gingoog 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
Gingoog, Misamis Oriental has a very high earthquake risk (73/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Philippine Fault Zone (~25 km away). Our catalog logged 687 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.2.
The nearest mapped fault to Gingoog is the Philippine Fault Zone, about 25 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 Gingoog since 1900 was a M7.7 in 1911 (74 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 1 active or potentially active volcano lies within 100 km of Gingoog: Hibok-Hibok. The nearest is Hibok-Hibok, about 64 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.