Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas • 10.13°N, 124.85°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Maasin, Southern Leyte — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
76/100
very high
Last 90 days
624
within 200 km
Last 24h
8
Largest
M5.2
Nearest fault
65 km
Philippine Fault Zone
Faults <150 km
2
Volcanoes <100 km
1
Population
90,000
Seismic Risk Score: 76/100
65km from Philippine Fault Zone
19 km W of Jabonga, Philippines
2 weeks ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~951 tons of TNT
601
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
23
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. Maasin has experienced 601 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Maasin (USGS catalog, since 1900).
19 km E of Gamut, Philippines
2023 • 248 km away • 40 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
89 km E of Sulangan, Philippines
2012 • 210 km away • 28 km deep
10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines
1995 • 228 km away • 21 km deep
70 km ENE of La Paz, Philippines
1913 • 239 km away • 15 km deep
5 km N of Capoocan, Philippines
1908 • 136 km away • 15 km deep
4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines
2013 • 85 km away • 19 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
10 km W of Bigaan, Philippines
1907 • 250 km away • 35 km deep
18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines
1991 • 227 km away • 24 km deep
8 km ESE of Calape, Philippines
2025 • 139 km away • 10 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
34 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines
2023 • 232 km away • 20 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
19 km E of Dolores, Philippines
1995 • 227 km away • 20 km deep
5 km NE of Lim-oo, Philippines
1947 • 119 km away • 15 km deep
Philippine Fault Zone
🔴 Active • 1200km long
Max historical: M7.8
Central Philippine Fault
🔴 Active • 400km long
Max historical: M7.2
Maasin is located in the Eastern 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 Maasin is the Philippine Fault Zone, located approximately 65 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
With a population of 90,000, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Maasin 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
Maasin, Southern Leyte has a very high earthquake risk (76/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Philippine Fault Zone (~65 km away). Our catalog logged 624 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.2.
The nearest mapped fault to Maasin is the Philippine Fault Zone, about 65 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 Maasin since 1900 was a M7.6 in 2023 (19 km E of Gamut, Philippines). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 1 active or potentially active volcano lies within 100 km of Maasin: Cabalian. The nearest is Cabalian, about 44 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.