Pampanga, Central Luzon • 15.14°N, 120.59°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Angeles, Pampanga — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
100/100
very high
Last 90 days
352
within 200 km
Last 24h
7
Largest
M5.0
Nearest fault
12 km
Digdig Fault
Faults <150 km
6
Volcanoes <100 km
1
Population
462,831
Seismic Risk Score: 100/100
12km from Digdig Fault
7 km NW of Cabacao, Philippines
1 months ago • 90km deep
Energy: ~477 tons of TNT
274
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
78
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. Angeles has experienced 274 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Angeles (USGS catalog, since 1900).
4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines
1990 • 86 km away • 25 km deep
6 km E of Tignoan, Philippines
1937 • 133 km away • 15 km deep
18 km WSW of Tayaman, Philippines
1942 • 223 km away • 15 km deep
28 km SE of Minuri, Philippines
1968 • 209 km away • 31 km deep
7 km N of Luklukan, Philippines
1907 • 244 km away • 15 km deep
14 km ENE of Suklayin, Philippines
1970 • 137 km away • 31 km deep
18 km W of Harrison, Philippines
1972 • 195 km away • 26 km deep
14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines
1999 • 114 km away • 33 km deep
10 km E of Sabang, Philippines
1994 • 187 km away • 32 km deep
17 km N of Karligan, Philippines
1970 • 157 km away • 15 km deep
1 km ENE of Santo Cristo, Philippines
1985 • 22 km away • 188 km deep
Southeastern Luzon, Philippines
1901 • 198 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:
Angeles 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 Angeles is the Digdig Fault, located approximately 12 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
With a population of 462,831, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Angeles 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
Angeles, Pampanga has a very high earthquake risk (100/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Digdig Fault (~12 km away). Our catalog logged 352 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.0.
The nearest mapped fault to Angeles is the Digdig Fault, about 12 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 Angeles 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 — 1 active or potentially active volcano lies within 100 km of Angeles: Pinatubo. The nearest is Pinatubo, about 26 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.