Sultan Kudarat, SOCCSKSARGEN • 6.68°N, 124.68°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
100/100
very high
Last 90 days
2206
within 200 km
Last 24h
17
Largest
M6.3
Nearest fault
128 km
Philippine Fault Zone
Faults <150 km
2
Volcanoes <100 km
4
Population
89,278
Seismic Risk Score: 100/100
128km from Philippine Fault Zone
32 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines
1 months ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~42.5 kilotons of TNT
2077
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
129
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. Tacurong has experienced 2077 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Tacurong (USGS catalog, since 1900).
1918 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake
1918 • 148 km away • 20 km deep
1924 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake
1924 • 164 km away • 15 km deep
1972 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake
1972 • 221 km away • 51 km deep
19 km WNW of Palimbang, Philippines
1976 • 87 km away • 33 km deep
47 km ESE of Kalbay, Philippines
1913 • 184 km away • 15 km deep
26 km SW of Kablalan, Philippines
2026 • 128 km away • 55 km deep
61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines
2010 • 135 km away • 578 km deep
72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines
2010 • 158 km away • 641 km deep
Mindanao, Philippines
2002 • 87 km away • 31 km deep
21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines
2001 • 211 km away • 33 km deep
45 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines
1984 • 176 km away • 202 km deep
10 km ESE of Basak, Philippines
1928 • 48 km away • 25 km deep
Philippine Fault Zone
🔴 Active • 1200km long
Max historical: M7.8
Cotabato Trench
🔴 Active • 500km long
Max historical: M7.8
Tacurong 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 Tacurong is the Philippine Fault Zone, located approximately 128 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
With a population of 89,278, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Tacurong 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
Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat has a very high earthquake risk (100/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Philippine Fault Zone (~128 km away). Our catalog logged 2206 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M6.3.
The nearest mapped fault to Tacurong is the Philippine Fault Zone, about 128 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 Tacurong since 1900 was a M8.3 in 1918 (1918 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 4 active or potentially active volcanoes lie within 100 km of Tacurong: Matutum, Parker, Mount Apo, Mount Talomo. The nearest is Matutum, about 57 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.