Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula • 8.66°N, 123.42°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
54/100
high
Last 90 days
204
within 200 km
Last 24h
4
Largest
M3.9
Nearest fault
60 km
Negros Oriental Fault
Faults <150 km
2
Population
83,220
Seismic Risk Score: 54/100
60km from Negros Oriental Fault
BOHOL, PHILIPPINES
1 months ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~11 tons of TNT
198
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
6
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. Dapitan has experienced 198 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Dapitan (USGS catalog, since 1900).
61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines
2010 • 240 km away • 578 km deep
72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines
2010 • 210 km away • 641 km deep
10 km ESE of Basak, Philippines
1928 • 235 km away • 25 km deep
Mindanao, Philippines
1955 • 115 km away • 35 km deep
68 km W of Gadung, Philippines
2010 • 215 km away • 607 km deep
4 km NNW of Tabid, Philippines
1984 • 68 km away • 649 km deep
12 km SSW of Kipit, Philippines
1942 • 131 km away • 35 km deep
5 km NW of Kadingilan, Philippines
1923 • 195 km away • 15 km deep
4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines
2013 • 156 km away • 19 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
34 km W of Gadung, Philippines
2003 • 213 km away • 566 km deep
23 km NNW of Kalawit, Philippines
1978 • 121 km away • 24 km deep
15 km SSE of Malim, Philippines
1978 • 148 km away • 33 km deep
Central Philippine Fault
🔴 Active • 400km long
Max historical: M7.2
Negros Oriental Fault
🔴 Active • 120km long
Max historical: M6.9
Dapitan 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 Dapitan is the Negros Oriental Fault, located approximately 60 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 2012 Negros Earthquake (M6.7).
With a population of 83,220, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Dapitan 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
Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte has a high earthquake risk (54/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Negros Oriental Fault (~60 km away). Our catalog logged 204 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M3.9.
The nearest mapped fault to Dapitan is the Negros Oriental Fault, about 60 km away. It is considered capable of up to about M6.9. Its last major event was the 2012 Negros Earthquake (M6.7).
The strongest earthquake catalogued near Dapitan since 1900 was a M7.6 in 2010 (61 km W of Bantogon, 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.