Nueva Ecija, Central Luzon • 15.78°N, 121.00°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for San Jose, Nueva Ecija — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
100/100
very high
Last 90 days
286
within 200 km
Last 24h
4
Largest
M4.7
Nearest fault
17 km
Digdig Fault
Faults <150 km
6
Population
141,170
Seismic Risk Score: 100/100
17km from Digdig Fault
2 km NNW of Cabangan, Philippines
5 days ago • 61km deep
Energy: ~169 tons of TNT
269
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. San Jose has experienced 269 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of San Jose (USGS catalog, since 1900).
4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines
1990 • 22 km away • 25 km deep
6 km E of Tignoan, Philippines
1937 • 153 km away • 15 km deep
28 km SE of Minuri, Philippines
1968 • 132 km away • 31 km deep
7 km N of Luklukan, Philippines
1907 • 241 km away • 15 km deep
14 km ENE of Suklayin, Philippines
1970 • 73 km away • 31 km deep
14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines
1999 • 135 km away • 33 km deep
7 km N of Agbannawag, Philippines
1949 • 193 km away • 15 km deep
17 km N of Karligan, Philippines
1970 • 134 km away • 15 km deep
11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines
2022 • 194 km away • 34 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
1 km ENE of Santo Cristo, Philippines
1985 • 64 km away • 188 km deep
34 km E of Dicamay, Philippines
1977 • 179 km away • 37 km deep
Southeastern Luzon, Philippines
1901 • 226 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:
San Jose is located in the Central Luzon 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 San Jose is the Digdig Fault, located approximately 17 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
With a population of 141,170, earthquake preparedness is crucial for San Jose 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
San Jose, Nueva Ecija has a very high earthquake risk (100/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Digdig Fault (~17 km away). Our catalog logged 286 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M4.7.
The nearest mapped fault to San Jose is the Digdig Fault, about 17 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 San Jose 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.
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.