Lanao del Sur, BARMM • 8.00°N, 124.29°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Marawi, Lanao del Sur — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
56/100
high
Last 90 days
274
within 200 km
Last 24h
0
Largest
M5.2
Nearest fault
94 km
Philippine Fault Zone
Faults <150 km
2
Volcanoes <100 km
3
Population
201,785
Seismic Risk Score: 56/100
94km from Philippine Fault Zone
19 km W of Jabonga, Philippines
2 weeks ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~951 tons of TNT
271
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
3
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. Marawi has experienced 271 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Marawi (USGS catalog, since 1900).
19 km WNW of Palimbang, Philippines
1976 • 195 km away • 33 km deep
19 km E of Gamut, Philippines
2023 • 241 km away • 40 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines
2010 • 190 km away • 578 km deep
72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines
2010 • 177 km away • 641 km deep
Mindanao, Philippines
2002 • 219 km away • 31 km deep
10 km ESE of Basak, Philippines
1928 • 144 km away • 25 km deep
Mindanao, Philippines
1955 • 131 km away • 35 km deep
68 km W of Gadung, Philippines
2010 • 173 km away • 607 km deep
4 km NNW of Tabid, Philippines
1984 • 61 km away • 649 km deep
12 km SSW of Kipit, Philippines
1942 • 201 km away • 35 km deep
5 km ESE of Veruela, Philippines
1929 • 188 km away • 35 km deep
5 km NW of Kadingilan, Philippines
1923 • 75 km away • 15 km deep
Philippine Fault Zone
🔴 Active • 1200km long
Max historical: M7.8
Central Philippine Fault
🔴 Active • 400km long
Max historical: M7.2
Marawi is located in the BARMM 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 Marawi is the Philippine Fault Zone, located approximately 94 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
With a population of 201,785, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Marawi 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
Marawi, Lanao del Sur has a high earthquake risk (56/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Philippine Fault Zone (~94 km away). Our catalog logged 274 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.2.
The nearest mapped fault to Marawi is the Philippine Fault Zone, about 94 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 Marawi 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 — 3 active or potentially active volcanoes lie within 100 km of Marawi: Makaturing, Ragang, Musuan. The nearest is Makaturing, about 39 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.