Negros Occidental, Western Visayas • 10.48°N, 123.42°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for San Carlos, Negros Occidental — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
80/100
very high
Last 90 days
263
within 200 km
Last 24h
6
Largest
M5.0
Nearest fault
34 km
Central Philippine Fault
Faults <150 km
3
Volcanoes <100 km
1
Population
133,000
Seismic Risk Score: 80/100
34km from Central Philippine Fault
19 km ENE of Abuyog, Philippines
2 months ago • 104km deep
Energy: ~477 tons of TNT
257
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. San Carlos has experienced 257 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of San Carlos (USGS catalog, since 1900).
3 km W of Buga, Philippines
1948 • 132 km away • 15 km deep
5 km N of Capoocan, Philippines
1908 • 165 km away • 15 km deep
4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines
2013 • 102 km away • 19 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
0 km ESE of Union, Philippines
1990 • 218 km away • 18 km deep
8 km ESE of Calape, Philippines
2025 • 106 km away • 10 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
5 km NE of Lim-oo, Philippines
1947 • 157 km away • 15 km deep
6 km NNW of Miagao, Philippines
1948 • 135 km away • 35 km deep
3 km WNW of Locmayan, Philippines
1950 • 101 km away • 25 km deep
5 km NNW of Nalundan, Philippines
1925 • 86 km away • 15 km deep
29 km NNW of Roxas City, Philippines
1915 • 171 km away • 15 km deep
13 km E of Bacong, Philippines
1990 • 162 km away • 26 km deep
9 km WNW of San Jose de Buan, Philippines
1935 • 244 km away • 45 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
San Carlos 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 San Carlos is the Central Philippine Fault, located approximately 34 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 2013 Bohol Earthquake (M7.2).
With a population of 133,000, earthquake preparedness is crucial for San Carlos 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
San Carlos, Negros Occidental has a very high earthquake risk (80/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Central Philippine Fault (~34 km away). Our catalog logged 263 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.0.
The nearest mapped fault to San Carlos is the Central Philippine Fault, about 34 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 San Carlos 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 San Carlos: Canlaon. The nearest is Canlaon, about 32 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.