Davao del Sur, Davao Region • 6.75°N, 125.35°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Digos, Davao del Sur — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
100/100
very high
Last 90 days
2433
within 200 km
Last 24h
18
Largest
M6.3
Nearest fault
85 km
Philippine Fault Zone
Faults <150 km
2
Volcanoes <100 km
4
Population
179,186
Seismic Risk Score: 100/100
85km from Philippine Fault Zone
32 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines
1 months ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~42.5 kilotons of TNT
2258
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
175
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. Digos has experienced 2258 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Digos (USGS catalog, since 1900).
1918 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake
1918 • 202 km away • 20 km deep
1924 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake
1924 • 91 km away • 15 km deep
1972 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake
1972 • 150 km away • 51 km deep
19 km WNW of Palimbang, Philippines
1976 • 156 km away • 33 km deep
47 km ESE of Kalbay, Philippines
1913 • 147 km away • 15 km deep
26 km SW of Kablalan, Philippines
2026 • 133 km away • 55 km deep
77 km E of Baculin, Philippines
1943 • 224 km away • 15 km deep
101 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines
1910 • 243 km away • 15 km deep
19 km E of Gamut, Philippines
2023 • 230 km away • 40 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines
2010 • 208 km away • 578 km deep
37 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines
1989 • 233 km away • 24 km deep
72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines
2010 • 231 km away • 641 km deep
Philippine Fault Zone
🔴 Active • 1200km long
Max historical: M7.8
Cotabato Trench
🔴 Active • 500km long
Max historical: M7.8
Mount Apo
Stratovolcano • 2954m
Mount Talomo
Stratovolcano • 2674m
Matutum
Stratovolcano • 2286m
Regional:
Digos is located in the Davao 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 Digos is the Philippine Fault Zone, located approximately 85 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
With a population of 179,186, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Digos 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
Digos, Davao del Sur has a very high earthquake risk (100/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Philippine Fault Zone (~85 km away). Our catalog logged 2433 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M6.3.
The nearest mapped fault to Digos is the Philippine Fault Zone, about 85 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 Digos since 1900 was a M8.3 in 1918 (1918 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 4 active or potentially active volcanoes lie within 100 km of Digos: Mount Apo, Mount Talomo, Matutum, Parker. The nearest is Mount Apo, about 28 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.