Cagayan, Cagayan Valley • 17.61°N, 121.73°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Tuguegarao, Cagayan — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
39/100
moderate
Last 90 days
363
within 200 km
Last 24h
8
Largest
M4.8
Nearest fault
127 km
Casiguran Fault
Faults <150 km
2
Volcanoes <100 km
1
Population
166,334
Seismic Risk Score: 39/100
127km from Casiguran Fault
62 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines
3 weeks ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~239 tons of TNT
350
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. Tuguegarao has experienced 350 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Tuguegarao (USGS catalog, since 1900).
4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines
1990 • 223 km away • 25 km deep
28 km SE of Minuri, Philippines
1968 • 142 km away • 31 km deep
14 km ENE of Suklayin, Philippines
1970 • 203 km away • 31 km deep
7 km N of Agbannawag, Philippines
1949 • 28 km away • 15 km deep
62 km N of San Vicente, Philippines
1979 • 166 km away • 15 km deep
71 km NE of San Vicente, Philippines
1906 • 179 km away • 15 km deep
41 km W of Pagsanahan Norte, Philippines
1938 • 182 km away • 15 km deep
11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines
2022 • 97 km away • 34 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
34 km E of Dicamay, Philippines
1977 • 113 km away • 37 km deep
30 km ESE of Dicamay, Philippines
1972 • 124 km away • 31 km deep
4 km N of Canaoalan, Philippines
1987 • 229 km away • 107 km deep
22 km SSW of Dicabisagan, Philippines
1977 • 106 km away • 33 km deep
Philippine Fault Zone
🔴 Active • 1200km long
Max historical: M7.8
Casiguran Fault
🔴 Active • 90km long
Max historical: M7.3
Tuguegarao is located in the Cagayan Valley 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 Tuguegarao is the Casiguran Fault, located approximately 127 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1968 Casiguran Earthquake (M7.3).
With a population of 166,334, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Tuguegarao 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
Tuguegarao, Cagayan has a moderate earthquake risk (39/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Casiguran Fault (~127 km away). Our catalog logged 363 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M4.8.
The nearest mapped fault to Tuguegarao is the Casiguran Fault, about 127 km away. It is considered capable of up to about M7.3. Its last major event was the 1968 Casiguran Earthquake (M7.3).
The strongest earthquake catalogued near Tuguegarao since 1900 was a M7.7 in 1990 (4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 1 active or potentially active volcano lies within 100 km of Tuguegarao: Cagua. The nearest is Cagua, about 80 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.