Negros Oriental, Central Visayas • 9.58°N, 123.12°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Bais, Negros Oriental — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
65/100
very high
Last 90 days
236
within 200 km
Last 24h
6
Largest
M3.9
Nearest fault
3 km
Negros Oriental Fault
Faults <150 km
3
Volcanoes <100 km
1
Population
84,300
Seismic Risk Score: 65/100
3km from Negros Oriental Fault
BOHOL, PHILIPPINES
1 months ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~11 tons of TNT
230
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. Bais has experienced 230 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Bais (USGS catalog, since 1900).
3 km W of Buga, Philippines
1948 • 158 km away • 15 km deep
Mindanao, Philippines
1955 • 214 km away • 35 km deep
4 km NNW of Tabid, Philippines
1984 • 175 km away • 649 km deep
12 km SSW of Kipit, Philippines
1942 • 195 km away • 35 km deep
4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines
2013 • 114 km away • 19 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
8 km ESE of Calape, Philippines
2025 • 206 km away • 10 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
23 km NNW of Kalawit, Philippines
1978 • 168 km away • 24 km deep
5 km NE of Lim-oo, Philippines
1947 • 246 km away • 15 km deep
6 km NNW of Miagao, Philippines
1948 • 159 km away • 35 km deep
3 km WNW of Locmayan, Philippines
1950 • 122 km away • 25 km deep
5 km NNW of Nalundan, Philippines
1925 • 25 km away • 15 km deep
13 km E of Bacong, Philippines
1990 • 174 km away • 26 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
Regional:
Bais is located in the Central 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 Bais is the Negros Oriental Fault, located approximately 3 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 2012 Negros Earthquake (M6.7).
With a population of 84,300, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Bais 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
Bais, Negros Oriental has a very high earthquake risk (65/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Negros Oriental Fault (~3 km away). Our catalog logged 236 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M3.9.
The nearest mapped fault to Bais is the Negros Oriental Fault, about 3 km away. It is considered capable of up to about M6.9. Its last major event was the 2012 Negros Earthquake (M6.7).
The strongest earthquake catalogued near Bais 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 Bais: Canlaon. The nearest is Canlaon, about 92 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.