South Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN • 6.50°N, 124.85°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Koronadal, South Cotabato — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
100/100
very high
Last 90 days
2378
within 200 km
Last 24h
19
Largest
M6.3
Nearest fault
112 km
Cotabato Trench
Faults <150 km
2
Volcanoes <100 km
4
Population
198,815
Seismic Risk Score: 100/100
112km from Cotabato Trench
32 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines
1 months ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~42.5 kilotons of TNT
2227
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
151
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. Koronadal has experienced 2227 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Koronadal (USGS catalog, since 1900).
1918 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake
1918 • 143 km away • 20 km deep
1924 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake
1924 • 146 km away • 15 km deep
1972 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake
1972 • 201 km away • 51 km deep
19 km WNW of Palimbang, Philippines
1976 • 95 km away • 33 km deep
47 km ESE of Kalbay, Philippines
1913 • 157 km away • 15 km deep
26 km SW of Kablalan, Philippines
2026 • 103 km away • 55 km deep
101 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines
1910 • 241 km away • 15 km deep
61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines
2010 • 151 km away • 578 km deep
72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines
2010 • 178 km away • 641 km deep
Mindanao, Philippines
2002 • 84 km away • 31 km deep
21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines
2001 • 196 km away • 33 km deep
45 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines
1984 • 151 km away • 202 km deep
Philippine Fault Zone
🔴 Active • 1200km long
Max historical: M7.8
Cotabato Trench
🔴 Active • 500km long
Max historical: M7.8
Koronadal 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 Koronadal is the Cotabato Trench, located approximately 112 km away.
With a population of 198,815, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Koronadal 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
Koronadal, South Cotabato has a very high earthquake risk (100/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Cotabato Trench (~112 km away). Our catalog logged 2378 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M6.3.
The nearest mapped fault to Koronadal is the Cotabato Trench, about 112 km away. It is considered capable of up to about M7.8.
The strongest earthquake catalogued near Koronadal 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 Koronadal: Matutum, Parker, Mount Apo, Mount Talomo. 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.