Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region • 17.19°N, 120.45°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Candon, Ilocos Sur — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
27/100
moderate
Last 90 days
374
within 200 km
Last 24h
5
Largest
M3.8
Nearest fault
175 km
Digdig Fault
Population
58,729
Seismic Risk Score: 27/100
175km from Digdig Fault
LUZON, PHILIPPINES
4 days ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~8 tons of TNT
359
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
15
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. Candon has experienced 359 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Candon (USGS catalog, since 1900).
4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines
1990 • 185 km away • 25 km deep
28 km SE of Minuri, Philippines
1968 • 195 km away • 31 km deep
113 km W of Cabittaogan, Philippines
1934 • 127 km away • 15 km deep
14 km ENE of Suklayin, Philippines
1970 • 204 km away • 31 km deep
14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines
1999 • 176 km away • 33 km deep
7 km N of Agbannawag, Philippines
1949 • 119 km away • 15 km deep
176 km W of Davila, Philippines
1948 • 237 km away • 15 km deep
41 km W of Pagsanahan Norte, Philippines
1938 • 97 km away • 15 km deep
11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines
2022 • 54 km away • 34 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
1 km ENE of Santo Cristo, Philippines
1985 • 206 km away • 188 km deep
34 km E of Dicamay, Philippines
1977 • 205 km away • 37 km deep
30 km ESE of Dicamay, Philippines
1972 • 202 km away • 31 km deep
Candon 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 Candon is the Digdig Fault, located approximately 175 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
With a population of 58,729, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Candon 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
Candon, Ilocos Sur has a moderate earthquake risk (27/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Digdig Fault (~175 km away). Our catalog logged 374 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M3.8.
The nearest mapped fault to Candon is the Digdig Fault, about 175 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 Candon since 1900 was a M7.7 in 1990 (4 km E of Macapsing, 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.