Negros Oriental, Central Visayas • 10.12°N, 123.27°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Guihulngan, Negros Oriental — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
76/100
very high
Last 90 days
265
within 200 km
Last 24h
6
Largest
M3.9
Nearest fault
1 km
Negros Oriental Fault
Faults <150 km
3
Volcanoes <100 km
1
Population
109,864
Seismic Risk Score: 76/100
1km from Negros Oriental Fault
BOHOL, PHILIPPINES
1 months ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~11 tons of TNT
260
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
5
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. Guihulngan has experienced 260 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Guihulngan (USGS catalog, since 1900).
3 km W of Buga, Philippines
1948 • 131 km away • 15 km deep
4 km NNW of Tabid, Philippines
1984 • 226 km away • 649 km deep
5 km N of Capoocan, Philippines
1908 • 203 km away • 15 km deep
4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines
2013 • 97 km away • 19 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
0 km ESE of Union, Philippines
1990 • 236 km away • 18 km deep
8 km ESE of Calape, Philippines
2025 • 148 km away • 10 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
23 km NNW of Kalawit, Philippines
1978 • 228 km away • 24 km deep
5 km NE of Lim-oo, Philippines
1947 • 194 km away • 15 km deep
6 km NNW of Miagao, Philippines
1948 • 133 km away • 35 km deep
3 km WNW of Locmayan, Philippines
1950 • 94 km away • 25 km deep
5 km NNW of Nalundan, Philippines
1925 • 43 km away • 15 km deep
29 km NNW of Roxas City, Philippines
1915 • 202 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
Negros Oriental Fault
🔴 Active • 120km long
Max historical: M6.9
Regional:
Guihulngan is located in the Central Visayas 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 Guihulngan is the Negros Oriental Fault, located approximately 1 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 2012 Negros Earthquake (M6.7).
With a population of 109,864, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Guihulngan 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
Guihulngan, Negros Oriental has a very high earthquake risk (76/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Negros Oriental Fault (~1 km away). Our catalog logged 265 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M3.9.
The nearest mapped fault to Guihulngan is the Negros Oriental Fault, about 1 km away. It is considered capable of up to about M6.9. Its last major event was the 2012 Negros Earthquake (M6.7).
The strongest earthquake catalogued near Guihulngan since 1900 was a M7.8 in 1948 (3 km W of Buga, Philippines). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 1 active or potentially active volcano lies within 100 km of Guihulngan: Canlaon. The nearest is Canlaon, about 36 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.