Davao del Norte, Davao Region • 7.08°N, 125.73°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Samal, Davao del Norte — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
100/100
very high
Last 90 days
1910
within 200 km
Last 24h
14
Largest
M5.3
Nearest fault
53 km
Philippine Fault Zone
Faults <150 km
2
Volcanoes <100 km
2
Population
119,057
Seismic Risk Score: 100/100
53km from Philippine Fault Zone
23 km E of Kinablangan, Philippines
1 months ago • 71km deep
Energy: ~1.3 kilotons of TNT
1757
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
153
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. Samal has experienced 1757 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Samal (USGS catalog, since 1900).
1924 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake
1924 • 70 km away • 15 km deep
1972 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake
1972 • 126 km away • 51 km deep
19 km WNW of Palimbang, Philippines
1976 • 210 km away • 33 km deep
47 km ESE of Kalbay, Philippines
1913 • 172 km away • 15 km deep
26 km SW of Kablalan, Philippines
2026 • 182 km away • 55 km deep
77 km E of Baculin, Philippines
1943 • 173 km away • 15 km deep
74 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines
1911 • 212 km away • 15 km deep
19 km E of Gamut, Philippines
2023 • 177 km away • 40 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
37 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines
1989 • 177 km away • 24 km deep
Mindanao, Philippines
2002 • 201 km away • 31 km deep
21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines
2001 • 96 km away • 33 km deep
45 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines
1984 • 223 km away • 202 km deep
Philippine Fault Zone
🔴 Active • 1200km long
Max historical: M7.8
Philippine Trench
🔴 Active • 1320km long
Max historical: M8
Regional:
Samal 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 Samal is the Philippine Fault Zone, located approximately 53 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
With a population of 119,057, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Samal 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
Samal, Davao del Norte has a very high earthquake risk (100/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Philippine Fault Zone (~53 km away). Our catalog logged 1910 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.3.
The nearest mapped fault to Samal is the Philippine Fault Zone, about 53 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 Samal since 1900 was a M8.1 in 1924 (1924 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 2 active or potentially active volcanoes lie within 100 km of Samal: Mount Talomo, Mount Apo. The nearest is Mount Talomo, about 31 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.