Metro Manila, National Capital Region • 14.60°N, 120.98°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Manila, Metro Manila — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
100/100
very high
Last 90 days
383
within 200 km
Last 24h
8
Largest
M5.0
Nearest fault
5 km
West Valley Fault
Faults <150 km
6
Volcanoes <100 km
2
Population
1,846,513
Seismic Risk Score: 100/100
5km from West Valley Fault
7 km NW of Cabacao, Philippines
1 months ago • 90km deep
Energy: ~477 tons of TNT
310
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
73
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. Manila has experienced 310 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Manila (USGS catalog, since 1900).
4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines
1990 • 122 km away • 25 km deep
6 km E of Tignoan, Philippines
1937 • 74 km away • 15 km deep
18 km WSW of Tayaman, Philippines
1942 • 173 km away • 15 km deep
28 km SE of Minuri, Philippines
1968 • 229 km away • 31 km deep
7 km N of Luklukan, Philippines
1907 • 188 km away • 15 km deep
14 km ENE of Suklayin, Philippines
1970 • 151 km away • 31 km deep
18 km W of Harrison, Philippines
1972 • 152 km away • 26 km deep
14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines
1999 • 186 km away • 33 km deep
10 km E of Sabang, Philippines
1994 • 120 km away • 32 km deep
17 km N of Karligan, Philippines
1970 • 129 km away • 15 km deep
1 km ENE of Santo Cristo, Philippines
1985 • 92 km away • 188 km deep
13 km ENE of San Andres, Philippines
1973 • 238 km away • 33 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:
Manila is located in the National Capital Region 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 Manila is the West Valley Fault, located approximately 5 km away.
With a population of 1,846,513, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Manila 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
Manila, Metro Manila has a very high earthquake risk (100/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the West Valley Fault (~5 km away). Our catalog logged 383 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.0.
The nearest mapped fault to Manila is the West Valley Fault, about 5 km away. It is considered capable of up to about M7.2.
The strongest earthquake catalogued near Manila 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 — 2 active or potentially active volcanoes lie within 100 km of Manila: Taal, Pinatubo. The nearest is Taal, about 66 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.