Bukidnon, Northern Mindanao • 7.90°N, 125.08°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Valencia, Bukidnon — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
72/100
very high
Last 90 days
586
within 200 km
Last 24h
1
Largest
M5.3
Nearest fault
21 km
Philippine Fault Zone
Faults <150 km
3
Volcanoes <100 km
4
Population
192,813
Seismic Risk Score: 72/100
21km from Philippine Fault Zone
23 km E of Kinablangan, Philippines
1 months ago • 71km deep
Energy: ~1.3 kilotons of TNT
540
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
46
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. Valencia has experienced 540 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Valencia (USGS catalog, since 1900).
1924 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake
1924 • 185 km away • 15 km deep
1972 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake
1972 • 239 km away • 51 km deep
19 km WNW of Palimbang, Philippines
1976 • 216 km away • 33 km deep
77 km E of Baculin, Philippines
1943 • 249 km away • 15 km deep
74 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines
1911 • 224 km away • 15 km deep
19 km E of Gamut, Philippines
2023 • 162 km away • 40 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines
2010 • 236 km away • 578 km deep
37 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines
1989 • 188 km away • 24 km deep
72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines
2010 • 237 km away • 641 km deep
Mindanao, Philippines
2002 • 227 km away • 31 km deep
21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines
2001 • 199 km away • 33 km deep
62 km E of Baculin, Philippines
1921 • 233 km away • 15 km deep
Philippine Fault Zone
🔴 Active • 1200km long
Max historical: M7.8
Philippine Trench
🔴 Active • 1320km long
Max historical: M8
Central Philippine Fault
🔴 Active • 400km long
Max historical: M7.2
Valencia is located in the Northern Mindanao 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 Valencia is the Philippine Fault Zone, located approximately 21 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
With a population of 192,813, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Valencia 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
Valencia, Bukidnon has a very high earthquake risk (72/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Philippine Fault Zone (~21 km away). Our catalog logged 586 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.3.
The nearest mapped fault to Valencia is the Philippine Fault Zone, about 21 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 Valencia since 1900 was a M8.1 in 1924 (1924 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 4 active or potentially active volcanoes lie within 100 km of Valencia: Musuan, Ragang, Makaturing, Mount Talomo. The nearest is Musuan, about 3 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.