Pangasinan, Ilocos Region • 16.16°N, 119.98°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Alaminos, Pangasinan — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
50/100
high
Last 90 days
293
within 200 km
Last 24h
3
Largest
M4.7
Nearest fault
131 km
Digdig Fault
Faults <150 km
1
Population
89,708
Seismic Risk Score: 50/100
131km from Digdig Fault
2 km NNW of Cabangan, Philippines
5 days ago • 61km deep
Energy: ~169 tons of TNT
280
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
13
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. Alaminos has experienced 280 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Alaminos (USGS catalog, since 1900).
4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines
1990 • 138 km away • 25 km deep
28 km SE of Minuri, Philippines
1968 • 224 km away • 31 km deep
113 km W of Cabittaogan, Philippines
1934 • 166 km away • 15 km deep
14 km ENE of Suklayin, Philippines
1970 • 186 km away • 31 km deep
14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines
1999 • 50 km away • 33 km deep
7 km N of Agbannawag, Philippines
1949 • 219 km away • 15 km deep
41 km W of Pagsanahan Norte, Philippines
1938 • 204 km away • 15 km deep
17 km N of Karligan, Philippines
1970 • 249 km away • 15 km deep
11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines
2022 • 176 km away • 34 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
1 km ENE of Santo Cristo, Philippines
1985 • 113 km away • 188 km deep
30 km ESE of Dicamay, Philippines
1972 • 246 km away • 31 km deep
4 km N of Canaoalan, Philippines
1987 • 36 km away • 107 km deep
Alaminos is located in the Ilocos 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 Alaminos is the Digdig Fault, located approximately 131 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
With a population of 89,708, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Alaminos 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
Alaminos, Pangasinan has a high earthquake risk (50/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Digdig Fault (~131 km away). Our catalog logged 293 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M4.7.
The nearest mapped fault to Alaminos is the Digdig Fault, about 131 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 Alaminos 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.