Bohol, Central Visayas • 9.65°N, 123.85°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Tagbilaran, Bohol — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
75/100
very high
Last 90 days
312
within 200 km
Last 24h
4
Largest
M5.2
Nearest fault
32 km
Central Philippine Fault
Faults <150 km
3
Population
105,051
Seismic Risk Score: 75/100
32km from Central Philippine Fault
19 km W of Jabonga, Philippines
2 weeks ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~951 tons of TNT
302
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
10
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. Tagbilaran has experienced 302 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Tagbilaran (USGS catalog, since 1900).
3 km W of Buga, Philippines
1948 • 213 km away • 15 km deep
Mindanao, Philippines
1955 • 234 km away • 35 km deep
4 km NNW of Tabid, Philippines
1984 • 167 km away • 649 km deep
12 km SSW of Kipit, Philippines
1942 • 242 km away • 35 km deep
5 km N of Capoocan, Philippines
1908 • 207 km away • 15 km deep
4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines
2013 • 39 km away • 19 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
8 km ESE of Calape, Philippines
2025 • 170 km away • 10 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
23 km NNW of Kalawit, Philippines
1978 • 223 km away • 24 km deep
5 km NE of Lim-oo, Philippines
1947 • 193 km away • 15 km deep
6 km NNW of Miagao, Philippines
1948 • 214 km away • 35 km deep
3 km WNW of Locmayan, Philippines
1950 • 176 km away • 25 km deep
5 km NNW of Nalundan, Philippines
1925 • 90 km away • 15 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:
Tagbilaran 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 Tagbilaran is the Central Philippine Fault, located approximately 32 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 2013 Bohol Earthquake (M7.2).
With a population of 105,051, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Tagbilaran 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
Tagbilaran, Bohol has a very high earthquake risk (75/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Central Philippine Fault (~32 km away). Our catalog logged 312 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.2.
The nearest mapped fault to Tagbilaran is the Central Philippine Fault, about 32 km away. It is considered capable of up to about M7.2. Its last major event was the 2013 Bohol Earthquake (M7.2).
The strongest earthquake catalogued near Tagbilaran 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.