Isabela, Cagayan Valley • 17.15°N, 121.89°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Ilagan, Isabela — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
57/100
high
Last 90 days
297
within 200 km
Last 24h
8
Largest
M3.7
Nearest fault
73 km
Casiguran Fault
Faults <150 km
2
Population
156,210
Seismic Risk Score: 57/100
73km from Casiguran Fault
LUZON, PHILIPPINES
2 weeks ago • 13km deep
Energy: ~5 tons of TNT
283
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
14
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. Ilagan has experienced 283 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Ilagan (USGS catalog, since 1900).
4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines
1990 • 180 km away • 25 km deep
28 km SE of Minuri, Philippines
1968 • 88 km away • 31 km deep
14 km ENE of Suklayin, Philippines
1970 • 153 km away • 31 km deep
7 km N of Agbannawag, Philippines
1949 • 49 km away • 15 km deep
62 km N of San Vicente, Philippines
1979 • 214 km away • 15 km deep
71 km NE of San Vicente, Philippines
1906 • 219 km away • 15 km deep
41 km W of Pagsanahan Norte, Philippines
1938 • 215 km away • 15 km deep
17 km N of Karligan, Philippines
1970 • 225 km away • 15 km deep
11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines
2022 • 121 km away • 34 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
1 km ENE of Santo Cristo, Philippines
1985 • 243 km away • 188 km deep
34 km E of Dicamay, Philippines
1977 • 63 km away • 37 km deep
30 km ESE of Dicamay, Philippines
1972 • 71 km away • 31 km deep
Philippine Fault Zone
🔴 Active • 1200km long
Max historical: M7.8
Casiguran Fault
🔴 Active • 90km long
Max historical: M7.3
Ilagan is located in the Cagayan Valley 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 Ilagan is the Casiguran Fault, located approximately 73 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1968 Casiguran Earthquake (M7.3).
With a population of 156,210, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Ilagan 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
Ilagan, Isabela has a high earthquake risk (57/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Casiguran Fault (~73 km away). Our catalog logged 297 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M3.7.
The nearest mapped fault to Ilagan is the Casiguran Fault, about 73 km away. It is considered capable of up to about M7.3. Its last major event was the 1968 Casiguran Earthquake (M7.3).
The strongest earthquake catalogued near Ilagan since 1900 was a M7.7 in 1990 (4 km E of Macapsing, 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.