Cebu, Central Visayas • 10.52°N, 124.02°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Danao, Cebu — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
81/100
very high
Last 90 days
299
within 200 km
Last 24h
3
Largest
M5.2
Nearest fault
2 km
Philippine Fault Zone
Faults <150 km
3
Volcanoes <100 km
1
Population
136,471
Seismic Risk Score: 81/100
2km from Philippine Fault Zone
19 km W of Jabonga, Philippines
2 weeks ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~951 tons of TNT
282
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
17
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. Danao has experienced 282 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Danao (USGS catalog, since 1900).
3 km W of Buga, Philippines
1948 • 196 km away • 15 km deep
10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines
1995 • 242 km away • 21 km deep
5 km N of Capoocan, Philippines
1908 • 115 km away • 15 km deep
4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines
2013 • 72 km away • 19 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
8 km ESE of Calape, Philippines
2025 • 72 km away • 10 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
19 km E of Dolores, Philippines
1995 • 244 km away • 20 km deep
5 km NE of Lim-oo, Philippines
1947 • 103 km away • 15 km deep
6 km NNW of Miagao, Philippines
1948 • 199 km away • 35 km deep
3 km WNW of Locmayan, Philippines
1950 • 167 km away • 25 km deep
5 km NNW of Nalundan, Philippines
1925 • 133 km away • 15 km deep
29 km NNW of Roxas City, Philippines
1915 • 206 km away • 15 km deep
14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines
1995 • 230 km away • 17 km deep
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
Regional:
Danao is located in the Central Visayas 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 Danao is the Philippine Fault Zone, located approximately 2 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
With a population of 136,471, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Danao 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
Danao, Cebu has a very high earthquake risk (81/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Philippine Fault Zone (~2 km away). Our catalog logged 299 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.2.
The nearest mapped fault to Danao is the Philippine Fault Zone, about 2 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 Danao since 1900 was a M7.8 in 1948 (3 km W of Buga, Philippines). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 1 active or potentially active volcano lies within 100 km of Danao: Canlaon. The nearest is Canlaon, about 97 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.