Albay, Bicol Region • 13.36°N, 123.74°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Tabaco, Albay — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
49/100
high
Last 90 days
382
within 200 km
Last 24h
8
Largest
M5.4
Nearest fault
163 km
Philippine Fault Zone
Volcanoes <100 km
2
Population
136,280
Seismic Risk Score: 49/100
163km from Philippine Fault Zone
53 km E of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines
1 months ago • 46km deep
Energy: ~1.9 kilotons of TNT
378
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
4
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. Tabaco has experienced 378 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Tabaco (USGS catalog, since 1900).
7 km N of Luklukan, Philippines
1907 • 159 km away • 15 km deep
70 km NE of Sabang Indan, Philippines
1907 • 151 km away • 15 km deep
18 km ENE of Bagacay, Philippines
1943 • 72 km away • 15 km deep
37 km ESE of Bato, Philippines
1988 • 96 km away • 25 km deep
23 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines
1925 • 127 km away • 20 km deep
10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines
1995 • 247 km away • 21 km deep
5 km N of Capoocan, Philippines
1908 • 245 km away • 15 km deep
8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines
1996 • 175 km away • 33 km deep
14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines
1995 • 188 km away • 16 km deep
4 km SW of Gigmoto, Philippines
1982 • 80 km away • 46 km deep
13 km ENE of San Andres, Philippines
1973 • 103 km away • 33 km deep
Southeastern Luzon, Philippines
1901 • 201 km away • 10 km deep
Regional:
Tabaco is located in the Bicol 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 Tabaco is the Philippine Fault Zone, located approximately 163 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
With a population of 136,280, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Tabaco 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
Tabaco, Albay has a high earthquake risk (49/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Philippine Fault Zone (~163 km away). Our catalog logged 382 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.4.
The nearest mapped fault to Tabaco is the Philippine Fault Zone, about 163 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 Tabaco since 1900 was a M7.5 in 1907 (7 km N of Luklukan, Philippines). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 2 active or potentially active volcanoes lie within 100 km of Tabaco: Mayon, Bulusan. The nearest is Mayon, about 13 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.