Metro Manila, National Capital Region • 14.66°N, 120.96°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Malabon, Metro Manila — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
100/100
very high
Last 90 days
393
within 200 km
Last 24h
7
Largest
M5.0
Nearest fault
9 km
West Valley Fault
Faults <150 km
6
Volcanoes <100 km
2
Population
380,522
Seismic Risk Score: 100/100
9km from West Valley Fault
7 km NW of Cabacao, Philippines
1 months ago • 90km deep
Energy: ~477 tons of TNT
319
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
74
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. Malabon has experienced 319 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Malabon (USGS catalog, since 1900).
4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines
1990 • 115 km away • 25 km deep
6 km E of Tignoan, Philippines
1937 • 78 km away • 15 km deep
18 km WSW of Tayaman, Philippines
1942 • 178 km away • 15 km deep
28 km SE of Minuri, Philippines
1968 • 225 km away • 31 km deep
7 km N of Luklukan, Philippines
1907 • 192 km away • 15 km deep
14 km ENE of Suklayin, Philippines
1970 • 147 km away • 31 km deep
18 km W of Harrison, Philippines
1972 • 157 km away • 26 km deep
14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines
1999 • 179 km away • 33 km deep
10 km E of Sabang, Philippines
1994 • 127 km away • 32 km deep
17 km N of Karligan, Philippines
1970 • 129 km away • 15 km deep
1 km ENE of Santo Cristo, Philippines
1985 • 84 km away • 188 km deep
13 km ENE of San Andres, Philippines
1973 • 244 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:
Malabon is located in the National Capital 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 Malabon is the West Valley Fault, located approximately 9 km away.
With a population of 380,522, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Malabon 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
Malabon, Metro Manila has a very high earthquake risk (100/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the West Valley Fault (~9 km away). Our catalog logged 393 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.0.
The nearest mapped fault to Malabon is the West Valley Fault, about 9 km away. It is considered capable of up to about M7.2.
The strongest earthquake catalogued near Malabon 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 Malabon: Taal, Pinatubo. The nearest is Taal, about 74 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.