Davao del Norte, Davao Region • 7.45°N, 125.81°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Tagum, Davao del Norte — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
87/100
very high
Last 90 days
1183
within 200 km
Last 24h
4
Largest
M5.3
Nearest fault
34 km
Philippine Fault Zone
Faults <150 km
2
Volcanoes <100 km
3
Population
296,195
Seismic Risk Score: 87/100
34km from Philippine Fault Zone
23 km E of Kinablangan, Philippines
1 months ago • 71km deep
Energy: ~1.3 kilotons of TNT
1046
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
137
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. Tagum has experienced 1046 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Tagum (USGS catalog, since 1900).
1924 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake
1924 • 100 km away • 15 km deep
1972 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake
1972 • 148 km away • 51 km deep
19 km WNW of Palimbang, Philippines
1976 • 237 km away • 33 km deep
47 km ESE of Kalbay, Philippines
1913 • 212 km away • 15 km deep
26 km SW of Kablalan, Philippines
2026 • 223 km away • 55 km deep
77 km E of Baculin, Philippines
1943 • 162 km away • 15 km deep
74 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines
1911 • 177 km away • 15 km deep
19 km E of Gamut, Philippines
2023 • 137 km away • 40 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
37 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines
1989 • 142 km away • 24 km deep
Mindanao, Philippines
2002 • 233 km away • 31 km deep
21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines
2001 • 105 km away • 33 km deep
62 km E of Baculin, Philippines
1921 • 148 km away • 15 km deep
Philippine Fault Zone
🔴 Active • 1200km long
Max historical: M7.8
Philippine Trench
🔴 Active • 1320km long
Max historical: M8
Regional:
Tagum 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 Tagum is the Philippine Fault Zone, located approximately 34 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
With a population of 296,195, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Tagum 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
Tagum, Davao del Norte has a very high earthquake risk (87/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Philippine Fault Zone (~34 km away). Our catalog logged 1183 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.3.
The nearest mapped fault to Tagum is the Philippine Fault Zone, about 34 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 Tagum since 1900 was a M8.1 in 1924 (1924 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 3 active or potentially active volcanoes lie within 100 km of Tagum: Mount Talomo, Mount Apo, Musuan. The nearest is Mount Talomo, about 55 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.