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Philippine Fault Zone

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The Philippine Fault Zone (PFZ) is a major left-lateral strike-slip fault that extends for 1,200 km from Luzon to Mindanao. It is one of the most seismically active fault systems in the world.

1,200km long
M7.8Max historical
14Provinces

Is the Philippine Fault Zone dangerous?

Yes โ€” a major active fault

The Philippine Fault Zone is an active fault running roughly 1,200 km and crossing 14 provinces. The Philippine Fault Zone (PFZ) is a major left-lateral strike-slip fault that extends for 1,200 km from Luzon to Mindanao. It is one of the most seismically active fault systems in the world. It is considered capable of earthquakes up to about M7.8. Its last major event was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).

Location

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Last major event: 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8)

Recent Earthquakes Near This Fault

2.7Ms

030 km S 68ยฐ W of Claveria (Masbate)

19 km deep
3.0m

NEGROS- CEBU REG, PHILIPPINES

5 km deep
2.7Ms

008 km N 53ยฐ E of City Of Bogo (Cebu)

2 km deep
2.7Ms

022 km N 77ยฐ E of San Fernando (Bukidnon)

2 km deep
2.5Ms

021 km N 62ยฐ E of City Of Bogo (Cebu)

9 km deep
2.9Ms

030 km S 15ยฐ W of San Pascual (Masbate)

11 km deep
3.5m

NEGROS- CEBU REG, PHILIPPINES

10 km deep
2.9Ms

014 km N 77ยฐ E of San Mariano (Isabela)

7 km deep
2.6Ms

013 km N 47ยฐ E of Compostela (Davao De Oro)

11 km deep
2.5Ms

015 km S 51ยฐ W of Claveria (Masbate)

7 km deep
3.4m

MASBATE REGION, PHILIPPINES

4 km deep
2.5Ms

007 km N 80ยฐ E of Compostela (Davao De Oro)

7 km deep
2.8Ms

007 km S 33ยฐ E of Sagbayan (Bohol)

10 km deep
2.7Ms

011 km N 71ยฐ W of Banaybanay (Davao Oriental)

25 km deep
2.5Ms

005 km N 08ยฐ W of Concepcion (Romblon)

13 km deep
2.5Ms

020 km N 81ยฐ W of City Of Davao

9 km deep
2.5Ms

027 km N 06ยฐ W of Santa Cruz (Davao Del Sur)

12 km deep
2.5Ms

011 km S 85ยฐ E of City Of Bogo (Cebu)

2 km deep
2.5Ms

020 km N 89ยฐ E of City Of Bogo (Cebu)

6 km deep
2.6Ms

043 km N 46ยฐ E of Jomalig (Quezon)

2 km deep
2.5Ms

015 km N 43ยฐ E of Palanan (Isabela)

10 km deep
2.6Ms

025 km S 76ยฐ W of City Of Panabo (Davao Del Norte)

11 km deep
2.5Ms

004 km N 16ยฐ W of Las Nieves (Agusan Del Norte)

30 km deep
2.7Ms

010 km S 57ยฐ E of Victoria (Oriental Mindoro)

7 km deep
2.7Ms

006 km S 46ยฐ E of Victoria (Oriental Mindoro)

6 km deep
2.9Ms

026 km S 57ยฐ W of Claveria (Masbate)

2 km deep
2.9Ms

028 km S 62ยฐ W of Claveria (Masbate)

2 km deep
2.6Ms

045 km N 47ยฐ E of Jomalig (Quezon)

5 km deep
2.6Ms

052 km N 51ยฐ E of Jomalig (Quezon)

5 km deep
2.6Ms

010 km S 54ยฐ E of Mabini (Bohol)

8 km deep
2.9Ms

052 km N 38ยฐ E of Burdeos (Quezon)

2 km deep
2.9Ms

042 km N 35ยฐ E of Burdeos (Quezon)

6 km deep
2.8Ms

036 km S 71ยฐ W of Claveria (Masbate)

5 km deep
2.5Ms

033 km S 08ยฐ W of San Pascual (Masbate)

7 km deep

FAQ

Philippine Fault Zone: frequently asked questions

Is the Philippine Fault Zone dangerous?+

The Philippine Fault Zone is an active fault running roughly 1,200 km and crossing 14 provinces. The Philippine Fault Zone (PFZ) is a major left-lateral strike-slip fault that extends for 1,200 km from Luzon to Mindanao. It is one of the most seismically active fault systems in the world. It is considered capable of earthquakes up to about M7.8. Its last major event was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).

How large an earthquake can the Philippine Fault Zone produce?+

Based on its history and mapped length (~1,200 km), the Philippine Fault Zone is considered capable of earthquakes up to about magnitude 7.8. Its last major event was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).

When did the Philippine Fault Zone last produce a major earthquake?+

The last major event associated with the Philippine Fault Zone was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).

Which areas does the Philippine Fault Zone affect?+

The Philippine Fault Zone crosses or borders 14 provinces: Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna, Quezon, Camarines Sur, Masbate, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental. The nearest major cities include Danao, Tayabas, Lucena, San Pablo, Mandaue.