Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Region • 18.20°N, 120.59°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Laoag, Ilocos Norte — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
8/100
low
Last 90 days
334
within 200 km
Last 24h
7
Largest
M4.8
Nearest fault
241 km
Casiguran Fault
Population
111,651
Seismic Risk Score: 8/100
241km from Casiguran Fault
62 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines
3 weeks ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~239 tons of TNT
322
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
12
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. Laoag has experienced 322 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Laoag (USGS catalog, since 1900).
113 km W of Cabittaogan, Philippines
1934 • 158 km away • 15 km deep
7 km N of Agbannawag, Philippines
1949 • 131 km away • 15 km deep
176 km W of Davila, Philippines
1948 • 187 km away • 15 km deep
62 km N of San Vicente, Philippines
1979 • 185 km away • 15 km deep
71 km NE of San Vicente, Philippines
1906 • 228 km away • 15 km deep
41 km W of Pagsanahan Norte, Philippines
1938 • 61 km away • 15 km deep
11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines
2022 • 79 km away • 34 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
34 km E of Dicamay, Philippines
1977 • 243 km away • 37 km deep
30 km ESE of Dicamay, Philippines
1972 • 249 km away • 31 km deep
4 km N of Canaoalan, Philippines
1987 • 239 km away • 107 km deep
22 km SSW of Dicabisagan, Philippines
1977 • 238 km away • 33 km deep
128 km NNW of Davila, Philippines
1906 • 159 km away • 15 km deep
Laoag is located in the Ilocos Region 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 Laoag is the Casiguran Fault, located approximately 241 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1968 Casiguran Earthquake (M7.3).
With a population of 111,651, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Laoag 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
Laoag, Ilocos Norte has a relatively low earthquake risk (8/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Casiguran Fault (~241 km away). Our catalog logged 334 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M4.8.
The nearest mapped fault to Laoag is the Casiguran Fault, about 241 km away. It is considered capable of up to about M7.3. Its last major event was the 1968 Casiguran Earthquake (M7.3).
The strongest earthquake catalogued near Laoag since 1900 was a M7.5 in 1934 (113 km W of Cabittaogan, 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.