Cebu, Central Visayas • 10.31°N, 123.95°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Lapu-Lapu, Cebu — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
84/100
very high
Last 90 days
300
within 200 km
Last 24h
5
Largest
M5.2
Nearest fault
10 km
Central Philippine Fault
Faults <150 km
3
Volcanoes <100 km
1
Population
497,604
Seismic Risk Score: 84/100
10km from Central Philippine Fault
19 km W of Jabonga, Philippines
2 weeks ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~951 tons of TNT
283
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
17
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. Lapu-Lapu has experienced 283 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Lapu-Lapu (USGS catalog, since 1900).
3 km W of Buga, Philippines
1948 • 193 km away • 15 km deep
4 km NNW of Tabid, Philippines
1984 • 241 km away • 649 km deep
5 km N of Capoocan, Philippines
1908 • 138 km away • 15 km deep
4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines
2013 • 51 km away • 19 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
8 km ESE of Calape, Philippines
2025 • 96 km away • 10 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
5 km NE of Lim-oo, Philippines
1947 • 125 km away • 15 km deep
6 km NNW of Miagao, Philippines
1948 • 196 km away • 35 km deep
3 km WNW of Locmayan, Philippines
1950 • 161 km away • 25 km deep
5 km NNW of Nalundan, Philippines
1925 • 114 km away • 15 km deep
29 km NNW of Roxas City, Philippines
1915 • 219 km away • 15 km deep
13 km E of Bacong, Philippines
1990 • 102 km away • 26 km deep
9 km WNW of San Jose de Buan, Philippines
1935 • 225 km away • 45 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:
Lapu-Lapu 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 Lapu-Lapu is the Central Philippine Fault, located approximately 10 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 2013 Bohol Earthquake (M7.2).
With a population of 497,604, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Lapu-Lapu 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
Lapu-Lapu, Cebu has a very high earthquake risk (84/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Central Philippine Fault (~10 km away). Our catalog logged 300 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.2.
The nearest mapped fault to Lapu-Lapu is the Central Philippine Fault, about 10 km away. It is considered capable of up to about M7.2. Its last major event was the 2013 Bohol Earthquake (M7.2).
The strongest earthquake catalogued near Lapu-Lapu 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 Lapu-Lapu: Canlaon. The nearest is Canlaon, about 90 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.