Tarlac, Central Luzon • 15.49°N, 120.59°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Tarlac City, Tarlac — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
100/100
very high
Last 90 days
348
within 200 km
Last 24h
6
Largest
M4.7
Nearest fault
36 km
Digdig Fault
Faults <150 km
4
Volcanoes <100 km
1
Population
352,852
Seismic Risk Score: 100/100
36km from Digdig Fault
2 km NNW of Cabangan, Philippines
5 days ago • 61km deep
Energy: ~169 tons of TNT
293
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
55
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. Tarlac City has experienced 293 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Tarlac City (USGS catalog, since 1900).
4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines
1990 • 66 km away • 25 km deep
6 km E of Tignoan, Philippines
1937 • 155 km away • 15 km deep
28 km SE of Minuri, Philippines
1968 • 187 km away • 31 km deep
14 km ENE of Suklayin, Philippines
1970 • 121 km away • 31 km deep
18 km W of Harrison, Philippines
1972 • 232 km away • 26 km deep
14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines
1999 • 96 km away • 33 km deep
7 km N of Agbannawag, Philippines
1949 • 240 km away • 15 km deep
10 km E of Sabang, Philippines
1994 • 224 km away • 32 km deep
17 km N of Karligan, Philippines
1970 • 162 km away • 15 km deep
11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines
2022 • 228 km away • 34 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
1 km ENE of Santo Cristo, Philippines
1985 • 16 km away • 188 km deep
34 km E of Dicamay, Philippines
1977 • 234 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
East Valley Fault
🔴 Active • 80km long
Max historical: M7
Digdig Fault
🔴 Active • 200km long
Max historical: M7.8
Regional:
Tarlac City 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 Tarlac City is the Digdig Fault, located approximately 36 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
With a population of 352,852, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Tarlac City 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
Tarlac City, Tarlac has a very high earthquake risk (100/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Digdig Fault (~36 km away). Our catalog logged 348 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M4.7.
The nearest mapped fault to Tarlac City is the Digdig Fault, about 36 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 Tarlac City 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 Tarlac City: Pinatubo. The nearest is Pinatubo, about 47 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.