Negros Occidental, Western Visayas • 10.83°N, 123.50°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Escalante, Negros Occidental — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
81/100
very high
Last 90 days
265
within 200 km
Last 24h
7
Largest
M5.0
Nearest fault
8 km
Central Philippine Fault
Faults <150 km
3
Volcanoes <100 km
1
Population
97,843
Seismic Risk Score: 81/100
8km from Central Philippine Fault
19 km ENE of Abuyog, Philippines
2 months ago • 104km deep
Energy: ~477 tons of TNT
254
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
11
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. Escalante has experienced 254 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Escalante (USGS catalog, since 1900).
3 km W of Buga, Philippines
1948 • 139 km away • 15 km deep
23 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines
1925 • 250 km away • 20 km deep
5 km N of Capoocan, Philippines
1908 • 137 km away • 15 km deep
4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines
2013 • 126 km away • 19 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
0 km ESE of Union, Philippines
1990 • 203 km away • 18 km deep
8 km ESE of Calape, Philippines
2025 • 76 km away • 10 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
5 km NE of Lim-oo, Philippines
1947 • 133 km away • 15 km deep
13 km SW of Donsol, Philippines
1941 • 220 km away • 15 km deep
6 km NNW of Miagao, Philippines
1948 • 142 km away • 35 km deep
3 km WNW of Locmayan, Philippines
1950 • 117 km away • 25 km deep
5 km NNW of Nalundan, Philippines
1925 • 125 km away • 15 km deep
29 km NNW of Roxas City, Philippines
1915 • 143 km away • 15 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
Escalante 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 Escalante is the Central Philippine Fault, located approximately 8 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 2013 Bohol Earthquake (M7.2).
With a population of 97,843, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Escalante 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
Escalante, Negros Occidental has a very high earthquake risk (81/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Central Philippine Fault (~8 km away). Our catalog logged 265 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.0.
The nearest mapped fault to Escalante is the Central Philippine Fault, about 8 km away. It is considered capable of up to about M7.2. Its last major event was the 2013 Bohol Earthquake (M7.2).
The strongest earthquake catalogued near Escalante 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 Escalante: Canlaon. The nearest is Canlaon, about 62 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.