Bukidnon, Northern Mindanao • 8.16°N, 125.13°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Malaybalay, Bukidnon — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
75/100
very high
Last 90 days
614
within 200 km
Last 24h
2
Largest
M5.3
Nearest fault
4 km
Philippine Fault Zone
Faults <150 km
3
Volcanoes <100 km
2
Population
174,625
Seismic Risk Score: 75/100
4km from Philippine Fault Zone
23 km E of Kinablangan, Philippines
1 months ago • 71km deep
Energy: ~1.3 kilotons of TNT
579
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
35
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. Malaybalay has experienced 579 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Malaybalay (USGS catalog, since 1900).
1924 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake
1924 • 205 km away • 15 km deep
19 km WNW of Palimbang, Philippines
1976 • 243 km away • 33 km deep
74 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines
1911 • 212 km away • 15 km deep
19 km E of Gamut, Philippines
2023 • 148 km away • 40 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
37 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines
1989 • 177 km away • 24 km deep
21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines
2001 • 213 km away • 33 km deep
62 km E of Baculin, Philippines
1921 • 236 km away • 15 km deep
10 km ESE of Basak, Philippines
1928 • 188 km away • 25 km deep
12 km E of Santiago, Philippines
2025 • 198 km away • 59 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
Mindanao, Philippines
1955 • 224 km away • 35 km deep
68 km W of Gadung, Philippines
2010 • 248 km away • 607 km deep
23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines
1992 • 210 km away • 33 km deep
Philippine Fault Zone
🔴 Active • 1200km long
Max historical: M7.8
Philippine Trench
🔴 Active • 1320km long
Max historical: M8
Central Philippine Fault
🔴 Active • 400km long
Max historical: M7.2
Malaybalay 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 Malaybalay is the Philippine Fault Zone, located approximately 4 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
With a population of 174,625, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Malaybalay 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
Malaybalay, Bukidnon has a very high earthquake risk (75/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Philippine Fault Zone (~4 km away). Our catalog logged 614 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.3.
The nearest mapped fault to Malaybalay is the Philippine Fault Zone, about 4 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 Malaybalay since 1900 was a M8.1 in 1924 (1924 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 2 active or potentially active volcanoes lie within 100 km of Malaybalay: Musuan, Ragang. The nearest is Musuan, about 32 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.