Masbate, Bicol Region • 12.37°N, 123.62°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Masbate City, Masbate — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
58/100
high
Last 90 days
485
within 200 km
Last 24h
10
Largest
M5.4
Nearest fault
76 km
Philippine Fault Zone
Faults <150 km
2
Volcanoes <100 km
2
Population
95,389
Seismic Risk Score: 58/100
76km from Philippine Fault Zone
53 km E of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines
1 months ago • 46km deep
Energy: ~1.9 kilotons of TNT
480
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
5
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. Masbate City has experienced 480 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Masbate City (USGS catalog, since 1900).
3 km W of Buga, Philippines
1948 • 238 km away • 15 km deep
7 km N of Luklukan, Philippines
1907 • 245 km away • 15 km deep
18 km ENE of Bagacay, Philippines
1943 • 104 km away • 15 km deep
37 km ESE of Bato, Philippines
1988 • 164 km away • 25 km deep
23 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines
1925 • 126 km away • 20 km deep
10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines
1995 • 216 km away • 21 km deep
5 km N of Capoocan, Philippines
1908 • 160 km away • 15 km deep
8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines
1996 • 169 km away • 33 km deep
14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines
1995 • 185 km away • 16 km deep
0 km ESE of Union, Philippines
1990 • 199 km away • 18 km deep
4 km SW of Gigmoto, Philippines
1982 • 174 km away • 46 km deep
13 km ENE of San Andres, Philippines
1973 • 143 km away • 33 km deep
Philippine Fault Zone
🔴 Active • 1200km long
Max historical: M7.8
Central Philippine Fault
🔴 Active • 400km long
Max historical: M7.2
Regional:
Masbate City 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 Masbate City is the Philippine Fault Zone, located approximately 76 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
With a population of 95,389, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Masbate 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
Masbate City, Masbate has a high earthquake risk (58/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Philippine Fault Zone (~76 km away). Our catalog logged 485 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.4.
The nearest mapped fault to Masbate City is the Philippine Fault Zone, about 76 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 Masbate City 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 — 2 active or potentially active volcanoes lie within 100 km of Masbate City: Bulusan, Mayon. The nearest is Bulusan, 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.