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Philippine Trench

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The Philippine Trench is a submarine trench east of the Philippines, reaching depths of 10,540 meters. It is the third deepest trench in the world.

1,320km long
M8Max historical
6Provinces

Is the Philippine Trench dangerous?

Yes โ€” a major active fault

The Philippine Trench is an active fault running roughly 1,320 km and crossing 6 provinces. The Philippine Trench is a submarine trench east of the Philippines, reaching depths of 10,540 meters. It is the third deepest trench in the world. It is considered capable of earthquakes up to about M8. Its last major event was the 2012 Samar Earthquake (M7.6).

Location

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Last major event: 2012 Samar Earthquake (M7.6)

Recent Earthquakes Near This Fault

2.5Ms

050 km S 82ยฐ E of General Luna (Surigao Del Norte)

6 km deep
2.8Ms

038 km S 68ยฐ E of General Luna (Surigao Del Norte)

20 km deep
2.7Ms

017 km S 79ยฐ E of Socorro (Surigao Del Norte)

28 km deep
2.6Ms

020 km S 33ยฐ E of General Luna (Surigao Del Norte)

15 km deep
2.8Ms

151 km S 67ยฐ E of Jose Abad Santos (Davao Occidental)

90 km deep
2.7Ms

022 km N 77ยฐ E of San Fernando (Bukidnon)

2 km deep
2.6Ms

096 km N 71ยฐ E of General Luna (Surigao Del Norte)

30 km deep
2.6Ms

012 km S 32ยฐ W of General Luna (Surigao Del Norte)

25 km deep
2.5Ms

092 km S 27ยฐ E of Manay (Davao Oriental)

161 km deep
2.8Ms

047 km N 66ยฐ E of Cortes (Surigao Del Sur)

20 km deep
2.7Ms

115 km S 83ยฐ E of Jose Abad Santos (Davao Occidental)

36 km deep
2.5Ms

056 km N 84ยฐ E of Cortes (Surigao Del Sur)

6 km deep
2.5Ms

057 km S 73ยฐ E of General Luna (Surigao Del Norte)

6 km deep
2.7Ms

075 km S 23ยฐ E of Governor Generoso (Davao Oriental)

105 km deep
2.8Ms

060 km S 15ยฐ E of Tarragona (Davao Oriental)

33 km deep
2.5Ms

027 km S 82ยฐ E of General Luna (Surigao Del Norte)

11 km deep
2.6Ms

013 km N 47ยฐ E of Compostela (Davao De Oro)

11 km deep
2.6Ms

035 km S 83ยฐ E of General Luna (Surigao Del Norte)

9 km deep
2.6Ms

040 km N 82ยฐ E of General Luna (Surigao Del Norte)

13 km deep
4.9mb

13 km SSE of Union, Philippines

84 km deep
4.8mb

29 km ENE of Pilar, Philippines

61 km deep
4.4mb

59 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines

118 km deep

FAQ

Philippine Trench: frequently asked questions

Is the Philippine Trench dangerous?+

The Philippine Trench is an active fault running roughly 1,320 km and crossing 6 provinces. The Philippine Trench is a submarine trench east of the Philippines, reaching depths of 10,540 meters. It is the third deepest trench in the world. It is considered capable of earthquakes up to about M8. Its last major event was the 2012 Samar Earthquake (M7.6).

How large an earthquake can the Philippine Trench produce?+

Based on its history and mapped length (~1,320 km), the Philippine Trench is considered capable of earthquakes up to about magnitude 8. Its last major event was the 2012 Samar Earthquake (M7.6).

When did the Philippine Trench last produce a major earthquake?+

The last major event associated with the Philippine Trench was the 2012 Samar Earthquake (M7.6).

Which areas does the Philippine Trench affect?+

The Philippine Trench crosses or borders 6 provinces: Eastern Samar, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Davao del Sur. The nearest major cities include Bislig, Tagum, Bayugan, Panabo, Malaybalay.