Sorsogon, Bicol Region • 12.97°N, 124.00°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Sorsogon City, Sorsogon — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
50/100
high
Last 90 days
419
within 200 km
Last 24h
8
Largest
M5.4
Nearest fault
154 km
Central Philippine Fault
Volcanoes <100 km
2
Population
180,000
Seismic Risk Score: 50/100
154km from Central Philippine Fault
53 km E of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines
1 months ago • 46km deep
Energy: ~1.9 kilotons of TNT
416
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
3
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. Sorsogon City has experienced 416 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Sorsogon City (USGS catalog, since 1900).
7 km N of Luklukan, Philippines
1907 • 210 km away • 15 km deep
70 km NE of Sabang Indan, Philippines
1907 • 200 km away • 15 km deep
18 km ENE of Bagacay, Philippines
1943 • 33 km away • 15 km deep
37 km ESE of Bato, Philippines
1988 • 87 km away • 25 km deep
23 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines
1925 • 82 km away • 20 km deep
10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines
1995 • 199 km away • 21 km deep
66 km ENE of Alugan, Philippines
1975 • 221 km away • 50 km deep
5 km N of Capoocan, Philippines
1908 • 194 km away • 15 km deep
8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines
1996 • 131 km away • 33 km deep
14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines
1995 • 145 km away • 16 km deep
4 km SW of Gigmoto, Philippines
1982 • 95 km away • 46 km deep
13 km ENE of San Andres, Philippines
1973 • 139 km away • 33 km deep
Regional:
Sorsogon City is located in the Bicol 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 Sorsogon City is the Central Philippine Fault, located approximately 154 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 2013 Bohol Earthquake (M7.2).
With a population of 180,000, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Sorsogon 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
Sorsogon City, Sorsogon has a high earthquake risk (50/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Central Philippine Fault (~154 km away). Our catalog logged 419 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.4.
The nearest mapped fault to Sorsogon City is the Central Philippine Fault, about 154 km away. It is considered capable of up to about M7.2. Its last major event was the 2013 Bohol Earthquake (M7.2).
The strongest earthquake catalogued near Sorsogon City since 1900 was a M7.5 in 1907 (7 km N of Luklukan, Philippines). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 2 active or potentially active volcanoes lie within 100 km of Sorsogon City: Bulusan, Mayon. The nearest is Bulusan, about 23 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.