Maguindanao, BARMM • 7.20°N, 124.23°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Cotabato City, Maguindanao — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
36/100
moderate
Last 90 days
701
within 200 km
Last 24h
2
Largest
M4.6
Nearest fault
140 km
Philippine Fault Zone
Faults <150 km
1
Volcanoes <100 km
2
Population
325,079
Seismic Risk Score: 36/100
140km from Philippine Fault Zone
25 km S of Daliao, Philippines
1 months ago • 35km deep
Energy: ~120 tons of TNT
669
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
32
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. Cotabato City has experienced 669 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Cotabato City (USGS catalog, since 1900).
1918 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake
1918 • 187 km away • 20 km deep
1924 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake
1924 • 223 km away • 15 km deep
19 km WNW of Palimbang, Philippines
1976 • 107 km away • 33 km deep
26 km SW of Kablalan, Philippines
2026 • 201 km away • 55 km deep
61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines
2010 • 114 km away • 578 km deep
72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines
2010 • 117 km away • 641 km deep
Mindanao, Philippines
2002 • 130 km away • 31 km deep
45 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines
1984 • 247 km away • 202 km deep
10 km ESE of Basak, Philippines
1928 • 55 km away • 25 km deep
Mindanao, Philippines
1955 • 129 km away • 35 km deep
68 km W of Gadung, Philippines
2010 • 106 km away • 607 km deep
4 km NNW of Tabid, Philippines
1984 • 117 km away • 649 km deep
Cotabato City is located in the BARMM 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 Cotabato City is the Philippine Fault Zone, located approximately 140 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
With a population of 325,079, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Cotabato City 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
Cotabato City, Maguindanao has a moderate earthquake risk (36/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Philippine Fault Zone (~140 km away). Our catalog logged 701 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M4.6.
The nearest mapped fault to Cotabato City is the Philippine Fault Zone, about 140 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 Cotabato City since 1900 was a M8.3 in 1918 (1918 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 2 active or potentially active volcanoes lie within 100 km of Cotabato City: Makaturing, Ragang. The nearest is Makaturing, about 50 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.