Lanao del Norte, Northern Mindanao • 8.23°N, 124.25°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Iligan, Lanao del Norte — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
61/100
high
Last 90 days
285
within 200 km
Last 24h
0
Largest
M5.2
Nearest fault
88 km
Philippine Fault Zone
Faults <150 km
2
Volcanoes <100 km
3
Population
363,115
Seismic Risk Score: 61/100
88km from Philippine Fault Zone
19 km W of Jabonga, Philippines
2 weeks ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~951 tons of TNT
283
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
2
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. Iligan has experienced 283 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Iligan (USGS catalog, since 1900).
19 km WNW of Palimbang, Philippines
1976 • 220 km away • 33 km deep
19 km E of Gamut, Philippines
2023 • 241 km away • 40 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines
2010 • 210 km away • 578 km deep
72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines
2010 • 195 km away • 641 km deep
Mindanao, Philippines
2002 • 244 km away • 31 km deep
10 km ESE of Basak, Philippines
1928 • 169 km away • 25 km deep
Mindanao, Philippines
1955 • 136 km away • 35 km deep
68 km W of Gadung, Philippines
2010 • 192 km away • 607 km deep
4 km NNW of Tabid, Philippines
1984 • 54 km away • 649 km deep
12 km SSW of Kipit, Philippines
1942 • 198 km away • 35 km deep
5 km ESE of Veruela, Philippines
1929 • 194 km away • 35 km deep
5 km NW of Kadingilan, Philippines
1923 • 95 km away • 15 km deep
Philippine Fault Zone
🔴 Active • 1200km long
Max historical: M7.8
Central Philippine Fault
🔴 Active • 400km long
Max historical: M7.2
Iligan 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 Iligan is the Philippine Fault Zone, located approximately 88 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
With a population of 363,115, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Iligan 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
Iligan, Lanao del Norte has a high earthquake risk (61/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Philippine Fault Zone (~88 km away). Our catalog logged 285 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.2.
The nearest mapped fault to Iligan is the Philippine Fault Zone, about 88 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 Iligan since 1900 was a M7.9 in 1976 (19 km WNW of Palimbang, Philippines). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 3 active or potentially active volcanoes lie within 100 km of Iligan: Makaturing, Ragang, Musuan. The nearest is Makaturing, about 65 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.