Cotabato, SOCCSKSARGEN • 7.01°N, 125.09°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Kidapawan, Cotabato — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
100/100
very high
Last 90 days
2078
within 200 km
Last 24h
15
Largest
M6.2
Nearest fault
71 km
Philippine Fault Zone
Faults <150 km
2
Volcanoes <100 km
5
Population
140,195
Seismic Risk Score: 100/100
71km from Philippine Fault Zone
32 km WSW of Sarangani, Philippines
1 months ago • 46km deep
Energy: ~30.1 kilotons of TNT
1929
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
149
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. Kidapawan has experienced 1929 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Kidapawan (USGS catalog, since 1900).
1918 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake
1918 • 203 km away • 20 km deep
1924 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake
1924 • 126 km away • 15 km deep
1972 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake
1972 • 185 km away • 51 km deep
19 km WNW of Palimbang, Philippines
1976 • 144 km away • 33 km deep
47 km ESE of Kalbay, Philippines
1913 • 185 km away • 15 km deep
26 km SW of Kablalan, Philippines
2026 • 158 km away • 55 km deep
77 km E of Baculin, Philippines
1943 • 245 km away • 15 km deep
19 km E of Gamut, Philippines
2023 • 223 km away • 40 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines
2010 • 187 km away • 578 km deep
37 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines
1989 • 233 km away • 24 km deep
72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines
2010 • 204 km away • 641 km deep
Mindanao, Philippines
2002 • 143 km away • 31 km deep
Philippine Fault Zone
🔴 Active • 1200km long
Max historical: M7.8
Philippine Trench
🔴 Active • 1320km long
Max historical: M8
Mount Apo
Stratovolcano • 2954m
Mount Talomo
Stratovolcano • 2674m
Matutum
Stratovolcano • 2286m
Kidapawan is located in the SOCCSKSARGEN 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 Kidapawan is the Philippine Fault Zone, located approximately 71 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
With a population of 140,195, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Kidapawan 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
Kidapawan, Cotabato has a very high earthquake risk (100/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Philippine Fault Zone (~71 km away). Our catalog logged 2078 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M6.2.
The nearest mapped fault to Kidapawan is the Philippine Fault Zone, about 71 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 Kidapawan since 1900 was a M8.3 in 1918 (1918 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 5 active or potentially active volcanoes lie within 100 km of Kidapawan: Mount Apo, Mount Talomo, Matutum, Musuan, Ragang. The nearest is Mount Apo, about 20 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.