Agusan del Norte, Caraga • 8.95°N, 125.54°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Butuan, Agusan del Norte — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
77/100
very high
Last 90 days
742
within 200 km
Last 24h
8
Largest
M5.3
Nearest fault
74 km
Philippine Trench
Faults <150 km
3
Volcanoes <100 km
1
Population
372,910
Seismic Risk Score: 77/100
74km from Philippine Trench
23 km E of Kinablangan, Philippines
1 months ago • 71km deep
Energy: ~1.3 kilotons of TNT
719
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
23
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. Butuan has experienced 719 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Butuan (USGS catalog, since 1900).
74 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines
1911 • 171 km away • 15 km deep
19 km E of Gamut, Philippines
2023 • 107 km away • 40 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
89 km E of Sulangan, Philippines
2012 • 239 km away • 28 km deep
37 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines
1989 • 147 km away • 24 km deep
62 km E of Baculin, Philippines
1921 • 243 km away • 15 km deep
12 km E of Santiago, Philippines
2025 • 224 km away • 59 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
108 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines
1952 • 189 km away • 15 km deep
23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines
1992 • 237 km away • 33 km deep
4 km NNW of Tabid, Philippines
1984 • 215 km away • 649 km deep
5 km ESE of Veruela, Philippines
1929 • 112 km away • 35 km deep
70 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines
1924 • 154 km away • 15 km deep
70 km ENE of La Paz, Philippines
1913 • 147 km away • 15 km deep
Philippine Fault Zone
🔴 Active • 1200km long
Max historical: M7.8
Philippine Trench
🔴 Active • 1320km long
Max historical: M8
Central Philippine Fault
🔴 Active • 400km long
Max historical: M7.2
Butuan is located in the Caraga 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 Butuan is the Philippine Trench, located approximately 74 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 2012 Samar Earthquake (M7.6).
With a population of 372,910, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Butuan 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
Butuan, Agusan del Norte has a very high earthquake risk (77/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Philippine Trench (~74 km away). Our catalog logged 742 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.3.
The nearest mapped fault to Butuan is the Philippine Trench, about 74 km away. It is considered capable of up to about M8. Its last major event was the 2012 Samar Earthquake (M7.6).
The strongest earthquake catalogued near Butuan since 1900 was a M7.7 in 1911 (74 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 1 active or potentially active volcano lies within 100 km of Butuan: Hibok-Hibok. The nearest is Hibok-Hibok, about 100 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.