Benguet, Cordillera Administrative Region • 16.40°N, 120.60°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Baguio, Benguet — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
64/100
high
Last 90 days
384
within 200 km
Last 24h
6
Largest
M4.7
Nearest fault
93 km
Digdig Fault
Faults <150 km
1
Population
366,358
Seismic Risk Score: 64/100
93km from Digdig Fault
2 km NNW of Cabangan, Philippines
5 days ago • 61km deep
Energy: ~169 tons of TNT
370
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
14
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. Baguio has experienced 370 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Baguio (USGS catalog, since 1900).
4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines
1990 • 101 km away • 25 km deep
6 km E of Tignoan, Philippines
1937 • 234 km away • 15 km deep
28 km SE of Minuri, Philippines
1968 • 157 km away • 31 km deep
113 km W of Cabittaogan, Philippines
1934 • 184 km away • 15 km deep
14 km ENE of Suklayin, Philippines
1970 • 134 km away • 31 km deep
14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines
1999 • 116 km away • 33 km deep
7 km N of Agbannawag, Philippines
1949 • 153 km away • 15 km deep
41 km W of Pagsanahan Norte, Philippines
1938 • 185 km away • 15 km deep
17 km N of Karligan, Philippines
1970 • 210 km away • 15 km deep
11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines
2022 • 127 km away • 34 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
1 km ENE of Santo Cristo, Philippines
1985 • 118 km away • 188 km deep
34 km E of Dicamay, Philippines
1977 • 189 km away • 37 km deep
Baguio is located in the Cordillera Administrative 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 Baguio is the Digdig Fault, located approximately 93 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
With a population of 366,358, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Baguio 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
Baguio, Benguet has a high earthquake risk (64/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Digdig Fault (~93 km away). Our catalog logged 384 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M4.7.
The nearest mapped fault to Baguio is the Digdig Fault, about 93 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 Baguio 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.