Surigao del Norte, Caraga • 9.78°N, 125.50°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Surigao City, Surigao del Norte — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
75/100
very high
Last 90 days
690
within 200 km
Last 24h
9
Largest
M5.2
Nearest fault
101 km
Philippine Trench
Faults <150 km
3
Volcanoes <100 km
1
Population
166,145
Seismic Risk Score: 75/100
101km from Philippine Trench
19 km W of Jabonga, Philippines
2 weeks ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~951 tons of TNT
663
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
27
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. Surigao City has experienced 663 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Surigao City (USGS catalog, since 1900).
74 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines
1911 • 222 km away • 15 km deep
19 km E of Gamut, Philippines
2023 • 173 km away • 40 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
89 km E of Sulangan, Philippines
2012 • 169 km away • 28 km deep
37 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines
1989 • 210 km away • 24 km deep
108 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines
1952 • 176 km away • 15 km deep
5 km ESE of Veruela, Philippines
1929 • 200 km away • 35 km deep
70 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines
1924 • 182 km away • 15 km deep
70 km ENE of La Paz, Philippines
1913 • 159 km away • 15 km deep
5 km NW of Kadingilan, Philippines
1923 • 248 km away • 15 km deep
5 km N of Capoocan, Philippines
1908 • 197 km away • 15 km deep
4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines
2013 • 151 km away • 19 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
10 km W of Bigaan, Philippines
1907 • 180 km away • 35 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
Surigao City is located in the Caraga 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 Surigao City is the Philippine Trench, located approximately 101 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 2012 Samar Earthquake (M7.6).
With a population of 166,145, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Surigao City 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
Surigao City, Surigao del Norte has a very high earthquake risk (75/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Philippine Trench (~101 km away). Our catalog logged 690 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.2.
The nearest mapped fault to Surigao City is the Philippine Trench, about 101 km away. It is considered capable of up to about M8. Its last major event was the 2012 Samar Earthquake (M7.6).
The strongest earthquake catalogued near Surigao City since 1900 was a M7.7 in 1911 (74 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 1 active or potentially active volcano lies within 100 km of Surigao City: Cabalian. The nearest is Cabalian, about 64 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.