Samar, Eastern Visayas • 12.07°N, 124.60°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Calbayog, Samar — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
59/100
high
Last 90 days
526
within 200 km
Last 24h
10
Largest
M5.4
Nearest fault
135 km
Philippine Fault Zone
Faults <150 km
1
Volcanoes <100 km
2
Population
183,851
Seismic Risk Score: 59/100
135km from Philippine Fault Zone
53 km E of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines
1 months ago • 46km deep
Energy: ~1.9 kilotons of TNT
518
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
8
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. Calbayog has experienced 518 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Calbayog (USGS catalog, since 1900).
18 km ENE of Bagacay, Philippines
1943 • 111 km away • 15 km deep
37 km ESE of Bato, Philippines
1988 • 157 km away • 25 km deep
23 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines
1925 • 75 km away • 20 km deep
10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines
1995 • 107 km away • 21 km deep
66 km ENE of Alugan, Philippines
1975 • 160 km away • 50 km deep
5 km N of Capoocan, Philippines
1908 • 81 km away • 15 km deep
4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines
2013 • 249 km away • 19 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines
1996 • 86 km away • 33 km deep
14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines
1995 • 98 km away • 16 km deep
4 km SW of Gigmoto, Philippines
1982 • 189 km away • 46 km deep
13 km ENE of San Andres, Philippines
1973 • 244 km away • 33 km deep
8 km ESE of Calape, Philippines
2025 • 114 km away • 10 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
Calbayog is located in the Eastern 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 Calbayog is the Philippine Fault Zone, located approximately 135 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
With a population of 183,851, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Calbayog 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
Calbayog, Samar has a high earthquake risk (59/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Philippine Fault Zone (~135 km away). Our catalog logged 526 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.4.
The nearest mapped fault to Calbayog is the Philippine Fault Zone, about 135 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 Calbayog since 1900 was a M7.4 in 1943 (18 km ENE of Bagacay, Philippines). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 2 active or potentially active volcanoes lie within 100 km of Calbayog: Biliran, Bulusan. The nearest is Biliran, about 61 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.