Misamis Occidental, Northern Mindanao • 8.07°N, 123.75°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Tangub, Misamis Occidental — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
45/100
high
Last 90 days
177
within 200 km
Last 24h
0
Largest
M3.7
Nearest fault
133 km
Central Philippine Fault
Faults <150 km
3
Volcanoes <100 km
2
Population
68,956
Seismic Risk Score: 45/100
133km from Central Philippine Fault
MORO GULF, MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES
3 weeks ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~5 tons of TNT
176
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
1
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. Tangub has experienced 176 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Tangub (USGS catalog, since 1900).
19 km WNW of Palimbang, Philippines
1976 • 203 km away • 33 km deep
61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines
2010 • 177 km away • 578 km deep
72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines
2010 • 153 km away • 641 km deep
Mindanao, Philippines
2002 • 233 km away • 31 km deep
10 km ESE of Basak, Philippines
1928 • 161 km away • 25 km deep
Mindanao, Philippines
1955 • 80 km away • 35 km deep
68 km W of Gadung, Philippines
2010 • 155 km away • 607 km deep
4 km NNW of Tabid, Philippines
1984 • 9 km away • 649 km deep
12 km SSW of Kipit, Philippines
1942 • 142 km away • 35 km deep
5 km ESE of Veruela, Philippines
1929 • 248 km away • 35 km deep
5 km NW of Kadingilan, Philippines
1923 • 132 km away • 15 km deep
106 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines
2024 • 230 km away • 640 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
Philippine Fault Zone
🔴 Active • 1200km long
Max historical: M7.8
Central Philippine Fault
🔴 Active • 400km long
Max historical: M7.2
Negros Oriental Fault
🔴 Active • 120km long
Max historical: M6.9
Tangub is located in the Northern Mindanao 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 Tangub is the Central Philippine Fault, located approximately 133 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 2013 Bohol Earthquake (M7.2).
With a population of 68,956, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Tangub 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
Tangub, Misamis Occidental has a high earthquake risk (45/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Central Philippine Fault (~133 km away). Our catalog logged 177 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M3.7.
The nearest mapped fault to Tangub is the Central Philippine Fault, about 133 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 Tangub since 1900 was a M7.9 in 1976 (19 km WNW of Palimbang, Philippines). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 2 active or potentially active volcanoes lie within 100 km of Tangub: Makaturing, Ragang. The nearest is Makaturing, about 78 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.