Pangasinan, Ilocos Region • 15.93°N, 120.35°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for San Carlos, Pangasinan — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
79/100
very high
Last 90 days
309
within 200 km
Last 24h
4
Largest
M4.7
Nearest fault
84 km
Digdig Fault
Faults <150 km
3
Volcanoes <100 km
1
Population
196,004
Seismic Risk Score: 79/100
84km from Digdig Fault
2 km NNW of Cabangan, Philippines
5 days ago • 61km deep
Energy: ~169 tons of TNT
293
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
16
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. San Carlos has experienced 293 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of San Carlos (USGS catalog, since 1900).
4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines
1990 • 92 km away • 25 km deep
6 km E of Tignoan, Philippines
1937 • 208 km away • 15 km deep
28 km SE of Minuri, Philippines
1968 • 191 km away • 31 km deep
113 km W of Cabittaogan, Philippines
1934 • 208 km away • 15 km deep
14 km ENE of Suklayin, Philippines
1970 • 143 km away • 31 km deep
14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines
1999 • 67 km away • 33 km deep
7 km N of Agbannawag, Philippines
1949 • 211 km away • 15 km deep
41 km W of Pagsanahan Norte, Philippines
1938 • 231 km away • 15 km deep
17 km N of Karligan, Philippines
1970 • 203 km away • 15 km deep
11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines
2022 • 184 km away • 34 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
1 km ENE of Santo Cristo, Philippines
1985 • 71 km away • 188 km deep
34 km E of Dicamay, Philippines
1977 • 231 km away • 37 km deep
Marikina Valley Fault System
🔴 Active • 146km long
Max historical: M7.5
West Valley Fault
🔴 Active • 100km long
Max historical: M7.2
Digdig Fault
🔴 Active • 200km long
Max historical: M7.8
San Carlos is located in the Ilocos Region 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 San Carlos is the Digdig Fault, located approximately 84 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
With a population of 196,004, earthquake preparedness is crucial for San Carlos 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
San Carlos, Pangasinan has a very high earthquake risk (79/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Digdig Fault (~84 km away). Our catalog logged 309 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M4.7.
The nearest mapped fault to San Carlos is the Digdig Fault, 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 San Carlos 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 San Carlos: Pinatubo. The nearest is Pinatubo, about 88 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.