Bulacan, Central Luzon • 14.81°N, 121.05°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for San Jose del Monte, Bulacan — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
100/100
very high
Last 90 days
398
within 200 km
Last 24h
8
Largest
M5.0
Nearest fault
3 km
Marikina Valley Fault System
Faults <150 km
6
Volcanoes <100 km
2
Population
651,813
Seismic Risk Score: 100/100
3km from Marikina Valley Fault System
7 km NW of Cabacao, Philippines
1 months ago • 90km deep
Energy: ~477 tons of TNT
322
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
76
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 Jose del Monte has experienced 322 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of San Jose del Monte (USGS catalog, since 1900).
4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines
1990 • 97 km away • 25 km deep
6 km E of Tignoan, Philippines
1937 • 73 km away • 15 km deep
18 km WSW of Tayaman, Philippines
1942 • 197 km away • 15 km deep
28 km SE of Minuri, Philippines
1968 • 206 km away • 31 km deep
7 km N of Luklukan, Philippines
1907 • 186 km away • 15 km deep
14 km ENE of Suklayin, Philippines
1970 • 128 km away • 31 km deep
18 km W of Harrison, Philippines
1972 • 176 km away • 26 km deep
14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines
1999 • 176 km away • 33 km deep
10 km E of Sabang, Philippines
1994 • 143 km away • 32 km deep
17 km N of Karligan, Philippines
1970 • 114 km away • 15 km deep
1 km ENE of Santo Cristo, Philippines
1985 • 75 km away • 188 km deep
13 km ENE of San Andres, Philippines
1973 • 247 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:
San Jose del Monte is located in the Central Luzon 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 Jose del Monte is the Marikina Valley Fault System, located approximately 3 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1658 Manila Earthquake.
With a population of 651,813, earthquake preparedness is crucial for San Jose del Monte 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 Jose del Monte, Bulacan has a very high earthquake risk (100/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Marikina Valley Fault System (~3 km away). Our catalog logged 398 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.0.
The nearest mapped fault to San Jose del Monte is the Marikina Valley Fault System, about 3 km away. It is considered capable of up to about M7.5. Its last major event was the 1658 Manila Earthquake.
The strongest earthquake catalogued near San Jose del Monte 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 — 2 active or potentially active volcanoes lie within 100 km of San Jose del Monte: Pinatubo, Taal. The nearest is Pinatubo, about 83 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.