South Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN • 6.11°N, 125.17°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for General Santos, South Cotabato — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
100/100
very high
Last 90 days
2453
within 200 km
Last 24h
19
Largest
M6.3
Nearest fault
71 km
Cotabato Trench
Faults <150 km
1
Volcanoes <100 km
3
Population
697,315
Seismic Risk Score: 100/100
71km from Cotabato Trench
32 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines
1 months ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~42.5 kilotons of TNT
2275
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
178
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. General Santos has experienced 2275 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of General Santos (USGS catalog, since 1900).
1918 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake
1918 • 145 km away • 20 km deep
1924 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake
1924 • 124 km away • 15 km deep
1972 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake
1972 • 169 km away • 51 km deep
19 km WNW of Palimbang, Philippines
1976 • 128 km away • 33 km deep
47 km ESE of Kalbay, Philippines
1913 • 102 km away • 15 km deep
26 km SW of Kablalan, Philippines
2026 • 59 km away • 55 km deep
161 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines
1936 • 245 km away • 35 km deep
101 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines
1910 • 186 km away • 15 km deep
61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines
2010 • 192 km away • 578 km deep
72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines
2010 • 224 km away • 641 km deep
Mindanao, Philippines
2002 • 102 km away • 31 km deep
21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines
2001 • 178 km away • 33 km deep
General Santos is located in the SOCCSKSARGEN 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 General Santos is the Cotabato Trench, located approximately 71 km away.
With a population of 697,315, earthquake preparedness is crucial for General Santos 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
General Santos, South Cotabato has a very high earthquake risk (100/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Cotabato Trench (~71 km away). Our catalog logged 2453 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M6.3.
The nearest mapped fault to General Santos is the Cotabato Trench, about 71 km away. It is considered capable of up to about M7.8.
The strongest earthquake catalogued near General Santos since 1900 was a M8.3 in 1918 (1918 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 3 active or potentially active volcanoes lie within 100 km of General Santos: Matutum, Parker, Mount Apo. The nearest is Matutum, about 30 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.