Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region • 17.57°N, 120.39°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Vigan, Ilocos Sur — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
16/100
low
Last 90 days
355
within 200 km
Last 24h
4
Largest
M3.8
Nearest fault
209 km
Casiguran Fault
Population
53,879
Seismic Risk Score: 16/100
209km from Casiguran Fault
LUZON, PHILIPPINES
4 days ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~8 tons of TNT
340
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
15
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. Vigan has experienced 340 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Vigan (USGS catalog, since 1900).
4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines
1990 • 227 km away • 25 km deep
28 km SE of Minuri, Philippines
1968 • 223 km away • 31 km deep
113 km W of Cabittaogan, Philippines
1934 • 116 km away • 15 km deep
14 km ENE of Suklayin, Philippines
1970 • 242 km away • 31 km deep
14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines
1999 • 213 km away • 33 km deep
7 km N of Agbannawag, Philippines
1949 • 123 km away • 15 km deep
176 km W of Davila, Philippines
1948 • 203 km away • 15 km deep
62 km N of San Vicente, Philippines
1979 • 245 km away • 15 km deep
41 km W of Pagsanahan Norte, Philippines
1938 • 58 km away • 15 km deep
11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines
2022 • 46 km away • 34 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
1 km ENE of Santo Cristo, Philippines
1985 • 249 km away • 188 km deep
34 km E of Dicamay, Philippines
1977 • 225 km away • 37 km deep
Vigan is located in the Ilocos 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 Vigan is the Casiguran Fault, located approximately 209 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1968 Casiguran Earthquake (M7.3).
With a population of 53,879, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Vigan 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
Vigan, Ilocos Sur has a relatively low earthquake risk (16/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Casiguran Fault (~209 km away). Our catalog logged 355 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M3.8.
The nearest mapped fault to Vigan is the Casiguran Fault, about 209 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 Vigan 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.
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.