Leyte, Eastern Visayas • 11.01°N, 124.61°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Ormoc, Leyte — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
54/100
high
Last 90 days
425
within 200 km
Last 24h
6
Largest
M5.1
Nearest fault
84 km
Philippine Fault Zone
Faults <150 km
2
Volcanoes <100 km
1
Population
215,031
Seismic Risk Score: 54/100
84km from Philippine Fault Zone
1 km N of Alegria, Philippines
2 weeks ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~674 tons of TNT
410
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
15
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. Ormoc has experienced 410 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Ormoc (USGS catalog, since 1900).
89 km E of Sulangan, Philippines
2012 • 223 km away • 28 km deep
18 km ENE of Bagacay, Philippines
1943 • 226 km away • 15 km deep
23 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines
1925 • 192 km away • 20 km deep
10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines
1995 • 158 km away • 21 km deep
66 km ENE of Alugan, Philippines
1975 • 228 km away • 50 km deep
5 km N of Capoocan, Philippines
1908 • 38 km away • 15 km deep
4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines
2013 • 136 km away • 19 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines
1996 • 188 km away • 33 km deep
14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines
1995 • 195 km away • 16 km deep
8 km ESE of Calape, Philippines
2025 • 57 km away • 10 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
19 km E of Dolores, Philippines
1995 • 160 km away • 20 km deep
5 km NE of Lim-oo, Philippines
1947 • 21 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
Ormoc is located in the Eastern 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 Ormoc is the Philippine Fault Zone, located approximately 84 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
With a population of 215,031, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Ormoc 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
Ormoc, Leyte has a high earthquake risk (54/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Philippine Fault Zone (~84 km away). Our catalog logged 425 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.1.
The nearest mapped fault to Ormoc is the Philippine Fault Zone, about 84 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 Ormoc since 1900 was a M7.6 in 2012 (89 km E of Sulangan, Philippines). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 1 active or potentially active volcano lies within 100 km of Ormoc: Biliran. The nearest is Biliran, about 58 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.