Negros Occidental, Western Visayas • 10.90°N, 123.42°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Sagay, Negros Occidental — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
79/100
very high
Last 90 days
258
within 200 km
Last 24h
7
Largest
M5.0
Nearest fault
13 km
Central Philippine Fault
Faults <150 km
3
Volcanoes <100 km
1
Population
153,606
Seismic Risk Score: 79/100
13km from Central Philippine Fault
19 km ENE of Abuyog, Philippines
2 months ago • 104km deep
Energy: ~477 tons of TNT
250
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
8
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. Sagay has experienced 250 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Sagay (USGS catalog, since 1900).
3 km W of Buga, Philippines
1948 • 131 km away • 15 km deep
23 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines
1925 • 248 km away • 20 km deep
5 km N of Capoocan, Philippines
1908 • 143 km away • 15 km deep
4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines
2013 • 137 km away • 19 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
0 km ESE of Union, Philippines
1990 • 191 km away • 18 km deep
8 km ESE of Calape, Philippines
2025 • 81 km away • 10 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
5 km NE of Lim-oo, Philippines
1947 • 140 km away • 15 km deep
13 km SW of Donsol, Philippines
1941 • 212 km away • 15 km deep
6 km NNW of Miagao, Philippines
1948 • 134 km away • 35 km deep
3 km WNW of Locmayan, Philippines
1950 • 111 km away • 25 km deep
5 km NNW of Nalundan, Philippines
1925 • 129 km away • 15 km deep
29 km NNW of Roxas City, Philippines
1915 • 131 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
Negros Oriental Fault
🔴 Active • 120km long
Max historical: M6.9
Sagay is located in the Western 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 Sagay is the Central Philippine Fault, located approximately 13 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 2013 Bohol Earthquake (M7.2).
With a population of 153,606, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Sagay 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
Sagay, Negros Occidental has a very high earthquake risk (79/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Central Philippine Fault (~13 km away). Our catalog logged 258 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.0.
The nearest mapped fault to Sagay is the Central Philippine Fault, about 13 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 Sagay 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 Sagay: Canlaon. The nearest is Canlaon, about 63 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.