Palawan, MIMAROPA • 9.75°N, 118.76°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Puerto Princesa, Palawan — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
8/100
low
Last 90 days
0
within 200 km
Last 24h
0
Nearest fault
263 km
Manila Trench
Population
307,079
Seismic Risk Score: 8/100
263km from Manila Trench
0
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
0
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.
No significant earthquakes were recorded near Puerto Princesa in the past 90 days. This shows recorded events only — the Philippines is seismically active, so keep an emergency plan ready.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Puerto Princesa (USGS catalog, since 1900).
Puerto Princesa is located in the MIMAROPA 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 Puerto Princesa is the Manila Trench, located approximately 263 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1934 Manila Trench Earthquake.
With a population of 307,079, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Puerto Princesa 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
Puerto Princesa, Palawan has a relatively low earthquake risk (8/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Manila Trench (~263 km away).
The nearest mapped fault to Puerto Princesa is the Manila Trench, about 263 km away. It is considered capable of up to about M7.6. Its last major event was the 1934 Manila Trench Earthquake.
The strongest earthquake catalogued near Puerto Princesa since 1900 was a M5.9 in 1940 (69 km NW of Bacungan, Philippines). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
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.