Davao Oriental, Davao Region • 6.95°N, 126.22°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Mati, Davao Oriental — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
100/100
very high
Last 90 days
1701
within 200 km
Last 24h
9
Largest
M5.3
Nearest fault
30 km
Philippine Trench
Faults <150 km
2
Volcanoes <100 km
1
Population
141,141
Seismic Risk Score: 100/100
30km from Philippine Trench
23 km E of Kinablangan, Philippines
1 months ago • 71km deep
Energy: ~1.3 kilotons of TNT
1542
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
159
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. Mati has experienced 1542 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Mati (USGS catalog, since 1900).
1924 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake
1924 • 37 km away • 15 km deep
1972 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake
1972 • 76 km away • 51 km deep
47 km ESE of Kalbay, Philippines
1913 • 160 km away • 15 km deep
26 km SW of Kablalan, Philippines
2026 • 199 km away • 55 km deep
77 km E of Baculin, Philippines
1943 • 126 km away • 15 km deep
74 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines
1911 • 193 km away • 15 km deep
19 km E of Gamut, Philippines
2023 • 177 km away • 40 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
37 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines
1989 • 164 km away • 24 km deep
Mindanao, Philippines
2002 • 240 km away • 31 km deep
21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines
2001 • 40 km away • 33 km deep
45 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines
1984 • 232 km away • 202 km deep
62 km E of Baculin, Philippines
1921 • 117 km away • 15 km deep
Philippine Fault Zone
🔴 Active • 1200km long
Max historical: M7.8
Philippine Trench
🔴 Active • 1320km long
Max historical: M8
Regional:
Mati is located in the Davao 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 Mati is the Philippine Trench, located approximately 30 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 2012 Samar Earthquake (M7.6).
With a population of 141,141, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Mati 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
Mati, Davao Oriental has a very high earthquake risk (100/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Philippine Trench (~30 km away). Our catalog logged 1701 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.3.
The nearest mapped fault to Mati is the Philippine Trench, about 30 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 Mati since 1900 was a M8.1 in 1924 (1924 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 1 active or potentially active volcano lies within 100 km of Mati: Mount Talomo. The nearest is Mount Talomo, about 86 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.