Batangas, CALABARZON • 13.76°N, 121.06°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Batangas City, Batangas — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
100/100
very high
Last 90 days
330
within 200 km
Last 24h
7
Largest
M5.0
Nearest fault
55 km
Philippine Fault Zone
Faults <150 km
6
Volcanoes <100 km
1
Population
351,437
Seismic Risk Score: 100/100
55km from Philippine Fault Zone
7 km NW of Cabacao, Philippines
1 months ago • 90km deep
Energy: ~477 tons of TNT
259
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
71
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. Batangas City has experienced 259 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Batangas City (USGS catalog, since 1900).
4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines
1990 • 214 km away • 25 km deep
6 km E of Tignoan, Philippines
1937 • 112 km away • 15 km deep
18 km WSW of Tayaman, Philippines
1942 • 97 km away • 15 km deep
7 km N of Luklukan, Philippines
1907 • 193 km away • 15 km deep
14 km ENE of Suklayin, Philippines
1970 • 235 km away • 31 km deep
18 km W of Harrison, Philippines
1972 • 93 km away • 26 km deep
10 km E of Sabang, Philippines
1994 • 26 km away • 32 km deep
0 km ESE of Union, Philippines
1990 • 240 km away • 18 km deep
17 km N of Karligan, Philippines
1970 • 187 km away • 15 km deep
1 km ENE of Santo Cristo, Philippines
1985 • 183 km away • 188 km deep
13 km ENE of San Andres, Philippines
1973 • 192 km away • 33 km deep
Southeastern Luzon, Philippines
1901 • 105 km away • 10 km deep
Philippine Fault Zone
🔴 Active • 1200km long
Max historical: M7.8
Marikina Valley Fault System
🔴 Active • 146km long
Max historical: M7.5
West Valley Fault
🔴 Active • 100km long
Max historical: M7.2
East Valley Fault
🔴 Active • 80km long
Max historical: M7
Regional:
Batangas City is located in the CALABARZON 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 Batangas City is the Philippine Fault Zone, located approximately 55 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
With a population of 351,437, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Batangas 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
Batangas City, Batangas has a very high earthquake risk (100/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Philippine Fault Zone (~55 km away). Our catalog logged 330 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.0.
The nearest mapped fault to Batangas City is the Philippine Fault Zone, about 55 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 Batangas City since 1900 was a M7.7 in 1990 (4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 1 active or potentially active volcano lies within 100 km of Batangas City: Taal. The nearest is Taal, about 28 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.