Surigao del Sur, Caraga • 9.07°N, 126.20°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Tandag, Surigao del Sur — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
74/100
very high
Last 90 days
743
within 200 km
Last 24h
9
Largest
M5.3
Nearest fault
7 km
Philippine Trench
Faults <150 km
2
Population
58,030
Seismic Risk Score: 74/100
7km from Philippine Trench
23 km E of Kinablangan, Philippines
1 months ago • 71km deep
Energy: ~1.3 kilotons of TNT
714
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
29
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. Tandag has experienced 714 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Tandag (USGS catalog, since 1900).
77 km E of Baculin, Philippines
1943 • 223 km away • 15 km deep
74 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines
1911 • 112 km away • 15 km deep
19 km E of Gamut, Philippines
2023 • 65 km away • 40 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
89 km E of Sulangan, Philippines
2012 • 200 km away • 28 km deep
37 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines
1989 • 100 km away • 24 km deep
21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines
2001 • 245 km away • 33 km deep
62 km E of Baculin, Philippines
1921 • 208 km away • 15 km deep
12 km E of Santiago, Philippines
2025 • 205 km away • 59 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
108 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines
1952 • 119 km away • 15 km deep
23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines
1992 • 218 km away • 33 km deep
5 km ESE of Veruela, Philippines
1929 • 115 km away • 35 km deep
70 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines
1924 • 82 km away • 15 km deep
Philippine Fault Zone
🔴 Active • 1200km long
Max historical: M7.8
Philippine Trench
🔴 Active • 1320km long
Max historical: M8
Tandag is located in the Caraga 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 Tandag is the Philippine Trench, located approximately 7 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 2012 Samar Earthquake (M7.6).
With a population of 58,030, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Tandag 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
Tandag, Surigao del Sur has a very high earthquake risk (74/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Philippine Trench (~7 km away). Our catalog logged 743 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.3.
The nearest mapped fault to Tandag is the Philippine Trench, about 7 km away. It is considered capable of up to about M8. Its last major event was the 2012 Samar Earthquake (M7.6).
The strongest earthquake catalogued near Tandag since 1900 was a M7.8 in 1943 (77 km E of Baculin, 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.