Cotabato Trench
🔴 ActiveA submarine trench located in the Celebes Sea, south of Mindanao. It is a subduction zone where the Celebes Sea Plate subducts under the Sunda Plate.
500km long
M7.8Max historical
4Provinces
Is the Cotabato Trench dangerous?
Yes — a major active fault
The Cotabato Trench is an active fault running roughly 500 km and crossing 4 provinces. A submarine trench located in the Celebes Sea, south of Mindanao. It is a subduction zone where the Celebes Sea Plate subducts under the Sunda Plate. It is considered capable of earthquakes up to about M7.8.
Affected Provinces
South CotabatoSultan KudaratMaguindanaoDavao del Sur
Cities Near This Fault
FAQ
Cotabato Trench: frequently asked questions
Is the Cotabato Trench dangerous?+
The Cotabato Trench is an active fault running roughly 500 km and crossing 4 provinces. A submarine trench located in the Celebes Sea, south of Mindanao. It is a subduction zone where the Celebes Sea Plate subducts under the Sunda Plate. It is considered capable of earthquakes up to about M7.8.
How large an earthquake can the Cotabato Trench produce?+
Based on its history and mapped length (~500 km), the Cotabato Trench is considered capable of earthquakes up to about magnitude 7.8.
When did the Cotabato Trench last produce a major earthquake?+
No specific major event is recorded for the Cotabato Trench in our dataset, but active fault can still generate damaging earthquakes.
Which areas does the Cotabato Trench affect?+
The Cotabato Trench crosses or borders 4 provinces: South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao, Davao del Sur. The nearest major cities include General Santos, Lamitan, Isabela City.