Quezon, CALABARZON • 13.93°N, 121.62°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Lucena, Quezon — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
100/100
very high
Last 90 days
405
within 200 km
Last 24h
8
Largest
M5.4
Nearest fault
7 km
Philippine Fault Zone
Faults <150 km
4
Volcanoes <100 km
1
Population
275,968
Seismic Risk Score: 100/100
7km from Philippine Fault Zone
24 km W of Mabiton, Philippines
1 months ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~1.9 kilotons of TNT
334
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
71
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. Lucena has experienced 334 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Lucena (USGS catalog, since 1900).
4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines
1990 • 200 km away • 25 km deep
6 km E of Tignoan, Philippines
1937 • 71 km away • 15 km deep
18 km WSW of Tayaman, Philippines
1942 • 156 km away • 15 km deep
7 km N of Luklukan, Philippines
1907 • 129 km away • 15 km deep
70 km NE of Sabang Indan, Philippines
1907 • 207 km away • 15 km deep
14 km ENE of Suklayin, Philippines
1970 • 206 km away • 31 km deep
18 km W of Harrison, Philippines
1972 • 156 km away • 26 km deep
10 km E of Sabang, Philippines
1994 • 75 km away • 32 km deep
0 km ESE of Union, Philippines
1990 • 244 km away • 18 km deep
17 km N of Karligan, Philippines
1970 • 141 km away • 15 km deep
1 km ENE of Santo Cristo, Philippines
1985 • 191 km away • 188 km deep
13 km ENE of San Andres, Philippines
1973 • 141 km away • 33 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:
Lucena is located in the CALABARZON 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 Lucena is the Philippine Fault Zone, located approximately 7 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
With a population of 275,968, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Lucena 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
Lucena, Quezon has a very high earthquake risk (100/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Philippine Fault Zone (~7 km away). Our catalog logged 405 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.4.
The nearest mapped fault to Lucena is the Philippine Fault Zone, about 7 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 Lucena 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 Lucena: Taal. The nearest is Taal, about 68 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.