Rizal, CALABARZON • 14.63°N, 121.18°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Antipolo, Rizal — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
100/100
very high
Last 90 days
382
within 200 km
Last 24h
8
Largest
M5.1
Nearest fault
4 km
East Valley Fault
Faults <150 km
6
Volcanoes <100 km
1
Population
887,399
Seismic Risk Score: 100/100
4km from East Valley Fault
79 km NE of Casuguran, Philippines
1 months ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~674 tons of TNT
309
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
73
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. Antipolo has experienced 309 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Antipolo (USGS catalog, since 1900).
4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines
1990 • 117 km away • 25 km deep
6 km E of Tignoan, Philippines
1937 • 54 km away • 15 km deep
18 km WSW of Tayaman, Philippines
1942 • 184 km away • 15 km deep
28 km SE of Minuri, Philippines
1968 • 217 km away • 31 km deep
7 km N of Luklukan, Philippines
1907 • 168 km away • 15 km deep
70 km NE of Sabang Indan, Philippines
1907 • 237 km away • 15 km deep
14 km ENE of Suklayin, Philippines
1970 • 140 km away • 31 km deep
18 km W of Harrison, Philippines
1972 • 166 km away • 26 km deep
14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines
1999 • 200 km away • 33 km deep
10 km E of Sabang, Philippines
1994 • 123 km away • 32 km deep
17 km N of Karligan, Philippines
1970 • 110 km away • 15 km deep
1 km ENE of Santo Cristo, Philippines
1985 • 100 km away • 188 km deep
Philippine Fault Zone
🔴 Active • 1200km long
Max historical: M7.8
Marikina Valley Fault System
🔴 Active • 146km long
Max historical: M7.5
West Valley Fault
🔴 Active • 100km long
Max historical: M7.2
East Valley Fault
🔴 Active • 80km long
Max historical: M7
Regional:
Antipolo is located in the CALABARZON 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 Antipolo is the East Valley Fault, located approximately 4 km away.
With a population of 887,399, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Antipolo 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
Antipolo, Rizal has a very high earthquake risk (100/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the East Valley Fault (~4 km away). Our catalog logged 382 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.1.
The nearest mapped fault to Antipolo is the East Valley Fault, about 4 km away. It is considered capable of up to about M7.
The strongest earthquake catalogued near Antipolo since 1900 was a M7.7 in 1990 (4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 1 active or potentially active volcano lies within 100 km of Antipolo: Taal. The nearest is Taal, about 72 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.