Misamis Oriental, Northern Mindanao • 8.45°N, 124.63°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
72/100
very high
Last 90 days
382
within 200 km
Last 24h
1
Largest
M5.2
Nearest fault
39 km
Philippine Fault Zone
Faults <150 km
2
Volcanoes <100 km
4
Population
728,402
Seismic Risk Score: 72/100
39km from Philippine Fault Zone
19 km W of Jabonga, Philippines
2 weeks ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~951 tons of TNT
367
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. Cagayan de Oro has experienced 367 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Cagayan de Oro (USGS catalog, since 1900).
19 km E of Gamut, Philippines
2023 • 196 km away • 40 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
37 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines
1989 • 231 km away • 24 km deep
72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines
2010 • 240 km away • 641 km deep
10 km ESE of Basak, Philippines
1928 • 199 km away • 25 km deep
Mindanao, Philippines
1955 • 185 km away • 35 km deep
68 km W of Gadung, Philippines
2010 • 235 km away • 607 km deep
4 km NNW of Tabid, Philippines
1984 • 102 km away • 649 km deep
12 km SSW of Kipit, Philippines
1942 • 244 km away • 35 km deep
5 km ESE of Veruela, Philippines
1929 • 157 km away • 35 km deep
5 km NW of Kadingilan, Philippines
1923 • 94 km away • 15 km deep
12 km E of Kinablangan, Philippines
1934 • 239 km away • 35 km deep
4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines
2013 • 168 km away • 19 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
Philippine Fault Zone
🔴 Active • 1200km long
Max historical: M7.8
Central Philippine Fault
🔴 Active • 400km long
Max historical: M7.2
Cagayan de Oro is located in the Northern Mindanao 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 Cagayan de Oro is the Philippine Fault Zone, located approximately 39 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
With a population of 728,402, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Cagayan de Oro 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
Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental has a very high earthquake risk (72/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Philippine Fault Zone (~39 km away). Our catalog logged 382 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.2.
The nearest mapped fault to Cagayan de Oro is the Philippine Fault Zone, about 39 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 Cagayan de Oro since 1900 was a M7.6 in 2023 (19 km E of Gamut, Philippines). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 4 active or potentially active volcanoes lie within 100 km of Cagayan de Oro: Musuan, Hibok-Hibok, Ragang, Makaturing. The nearest is Musuan, about 80 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.