Negros Occidental, Western Visayas • 10.68°N, 122.95°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Bacolod, Negros Occidental — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
67/100
very high
Last 90 days
240
within 200 km
Last 24h
7
Largest
M3.9
Nearest fault
65 km
Negros Oriental Fault
Faults <150 km
3
Volcanoes <100 km
1
Population
600,783
Seismic Risk Score: 67/100
65km from Negros Oriental Fault
BOHOL, PHILIPPINES
1 months ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~11 tons of TNT
235
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
5
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. Bacolod has experienced 235 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Bacolod (USGS catalog, since 1900).
3 km W of Buga, Philippines
1948 • 78 km away • 15 km deep
5 km N of Capoocan, Philippines
1908 • 199 km away • 15 km deep
4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines
2013 • 155 km away • 19 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
0 km ESE of Union, Philippines
1990 • 166 km away • 18 km deep
8 km ESE of Calape, Philippines
2025 • 137 km away • 10 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
5 km NE of Lim-oo, Philippines
1947 • 196 km away • 15 km deep
13 km SW of Donsol, Philippines
1941 • 245 km away • 15 km deep
6 km NNW of Miagao, Philippines
1948 • 82 km away • 35 km deep
3 km WNW of Locmayan, Philippines
1950 • 55 km away • 25 km deep
5 km NNW of Nalundan, Philippines
1925 • 98 km away • 15 km deep
29 km NNW of Roxas City, Philippines
1915 • 133 km away • 15 km deep
13 km E of Bacong, Philippines
1990 • 217 km away • 26 km deep
Philippine Fault Zone
🔴 Active • 1200km long
Max historical: M7.8
Central Philippine Fault
🔴 Active • 400km long
Max historical: M7.2
Negros Oriental Fault
🔴 Active • 120km long
Max historical: M6.9
Bacolod is located in the Western Visayas 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 Bacolod is the Negros Oriental Fault, located approximately 65 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 2012 Negros Earthquake (M6.7).
With a population of 600,783, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Bacolod 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
Bacolod, Negros Occidental has a very high earthquake risk (67/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Negros Oriental Fault (~65 km away). Our catalog logged 240 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M3.9.
The nearest mapped fault to Bacolod is the Negros Oriental Fault, about 65 km away. It is considered capable of up to about M6.9. Its last major event was the 2012 Negros Earthquake (M6.7).
The strongest earthquake catalogued near Bacolod since 1900 was a M7.8 in 1948 (3 km W of Buga, Philippines). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 1 active or potentially active volcano lies within 100 km of Bacolod: Canlaon. The nearest is Canlaon, about 35 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.