Cebu, Central Visayas • 10.10°N, 123.63°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Carcar, Cebu — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
80/100
very high
Last 90 days
270
within 200 km
Last 24h
6
Largest
M5.0
Nearest fault
31 km
Central Philippine Fault
Faults <150 km
3
Volcanoes <100 km
1
Population
128,900
Seismic Risk Score: 80/100
31km from Central Philippine Fault
19 km ENE of Abuyog, Philippines
2 months ago • 104km deep
Energy: ~477 tons of TNT
264
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
6
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. Carcar has experienced 264 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Carcar (USGS catalog, since 1900).
3 km W of Buga, Philippines
1948 • 167 km away • 15 km deep
4 km NNW of Tabid, Philippines
1984 • 218 km away • 649 km deep
5 km N of Capoocan, Philippines
1908 • 177 km away • 15 km deep
4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines
2013 • 58 km away • 19 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
8 km ESE of Calape, Philippines
2025 • 128 km away • 10 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
23 km NNW of Kalawit, Philippines
1978 • 246 km away • 24 km deep
5 km NE of Lim-oo, Philippines
1947 • 165 km away • 15 km deep
6 km NNW of Miagao, Philippines
1948 • 170 km away • 35 km deep
3 km WNW of Locmayan, Philippines
1950 • 132 km away • 25 km deep
5 km NNW of Nalundan, Philippines
1925 • 73 km away • 15 km deep
29 km NNW of Roxas City, Philippines
1915 • 219 km away • 15 km deep
13 km E of Bacong, Philippines
1990 • 122 km away • 26 km deep
Philippine Fault Zone
🔴 Active • 1200km long
Max historical: M7.8
Central Philippine Fault
🔴 Active • 400km long
Max historical: M7.2
Negros Oriental Fault
🔴 Active • 120km long
Max historical: M6.9
Regional:
Carcar is located in the Central 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 Carcar is the Central Philippine Fault, located approximately 31 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 2013 Bohol Earthquake (M7.2).
With a population of 128,900, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Carcar 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
Carcar, Cebu has a very high earthquake risk (80/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Central Philippine Fault (~31 km away). Our catalog logged 270 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.0.
The nearest mapped fault to Carcar is the Central Philippine Fault, about 31 km away. It is considered capable of up to about M7.2. Its last major event was the 2013 Bohol Earthquake (M7.2).
The strongest earthquake catalogued near Carcar since 1900 was a M7.8 in 1948 (3 km W of Buga, Philippines). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 1 active or potentially active volcano lies within 100 km of Carcar: Canlaon. The nearest is Canlaon, about 65 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.