Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula • 7.83°N, 123.44°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
33/100
moderate
Last 90 days
175
within 200 km
Last 24h
0
Largest
M3.7
Nearest fault
139 km
Negros Oriental Fault
Faults <150 km
1
Volcanoes <100 km
1
Population
214,159
Seismic Risk Score: 33/100
139km from Negros Oriental Fault
MORO GULF, MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES
3 weeks ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~5 tons of TNT
173
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. Pagadian has experienced 173 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Pagadian (USGS catalog, since 1900).
19 km WNW of Palimbang, Philippines
1976 • 186 km away • 33 km deep
61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines
2010 • 148 km away • 578 km deep
72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines
2010 • 118 km away • 641 km deep
Mindanao, Philippines
2002 • 219 km away • 31 km deep
10 km ESE of Basak, Philippines
1928 • 153 km away • 25 km deep
Mindanao, Philippines
1955 • 36 km away • 35 km deep
68 km W of Gadung, Philippines
2010 • 123 km away • 607 km deep
4 km NNW of Tabid, Philippines
1984 • 51 km away • 649 km deep
12 km SSW of Kipit, Philippines
1942 • 107 km away • 35 km deep
5 km NW of Kadingilan, Philippines
1923 • 160 km away • 15 km deep
106 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines
2024 • 196 km away • 640 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines
2013 • 240 km away • 19 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
Pagadian is located in the Zamboanga Peninsula 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 Pagadian is the Negros Oriental Fault, located approximately 139 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 2012 Negros Earthquake (M6.7).
With a population of 214,159, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Pagadian 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
Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur has a moderate earthquake risk (33/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Negros Oriental Fault (~139 km away). Our catalog logged 175 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M3.7.
The nearest mapped fault to Pagadian is the Negros Oriental Fault, about 139 km away. It is considered capable of up to about M6.9. Its last major event was the 2012 Negros Earthquake (M6.7).
The strongest earthquake catalogued near Pagadian 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 — 1 active or potentially active volcano lies within 100 km of Pagadian: Makaturing. The nearest is Makaturing, about 99 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.