Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula • 6.92°N, 122.08°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
26/100
moderate
Last 90 days
90
within 200 km
Last 24h
0
Largest
M3.7
Nearest fault
103 km
Cotabato Trench
Faults <150 km
1
Population
977,234
Seismic Risk Score: 26/100
103km from Cotabato Trench
MORO GULF, MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES
3 weeks ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~5 tons of TNT
88
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
2
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. Zamboanga City has experienced 88 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Zamboanga City (USGS catalog, since 1900).
19 km WNW of Palimbang, Philippines
1976 • 227 km away • 33 km deep
61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines
2010 • 162 km away • 578 km deep
72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines
2010 • 131 km away • 641 km deep
10 km ESE of Basak, Philippines
1928 • 240 km away • 25 km deep
Mindanao, Philippines
1955 • 144 km away • 35 km deep
68 km W of Gadung, Philippines
2010 • 149 km away • 607 km deep
4 km NNW of Tabid, Philippines
1984 • 230 km away • 649 km deep
12 km SSW of Kipit, Philippines
1942 • 122 km away • 35 km deep
106 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines
2024 • 151 km away • 640 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
138 km SW of Palimbang, Philippines
2005 • 228 km away • 525 km deep
69 km S of Tabiauan, Philippines
1999 • 170 km away • 33 km deep
34 km W of Gadung, Philippines
2003 • 181 km away • 566 km deep
Zamboanga City is located in the Zamboanga Peninsula 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 Zamboanga City is the Cotabato Trench, located approximately 103 km away.
With a population of 977,234, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Zamboanga City 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
Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur has a moderate earthquake risk (26/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Cotabato Trench (~103 km away). Our catalog logged 90 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M3.7.
The nearest mapped fault to Zamboanga City is the Cotabato Trench, about 103 km away. It is considered capable of up to about M7.8.
The strongest earthquake catalogued near Zamboanga City since 1900 was a M7.9 in 1976 (19 km WNW of Palimbang, 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.