Cebu, Central Visayas • 10.32°N, 123.89°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Cebu City, Cebu — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
84/100
very high
Last 90 days
288
within 200 km
Last 24h
5
Largest
M5.2
Nearest fault
4 km
Central Philippine Fault
Faults <150 km
3
Volcanoes <100 km
1
Population
964,169
Seismic Risk Score: 84/100
4km from Central Philippine Fault
19 km W of Jabonga, Philippines
2 weeks ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~951 tons of TNT
271
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
17
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. Cebu City has experienced 271 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Cebu City (USGS catalog, since 1900).
3 km W of Buga, Philippines
1948 • 186 km away • 15 km deep
4 km NNW of Tabid, Philippines
1984 • 242 km away • 649 km deep
5 km N of Capoocan, Philippines
1908 • 141 km away • 15 km deep
4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines
2013 • 55 km away • 19 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
8 km ESE of Calape, Philippines
2025 • 97 km away • 10 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
5 km NE of Lim-oo, Philippines
1947 • 129 km away • 15 km deep
6 km NNW of Miagao, Philippines
1948 • 189 km away • 35 km deep
3 km WNW of Locmayan, Philippines
1950 • 154 km away • 25 km deep
5 km NNW of Nalundan, Philippines
1925 • 109 km away • 15 km deep
29 km NNW of Roxas City, Philippines
1915 • 214 km away • 15 km deep
13 km E of Bacong, Philippines
1990 • 108 km away • 26 km deep
9 km WNW of San Jose de Buan, Philippines
1935 • 228 km away • 45 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:
Cebu City 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 Cebu City is the Central Philippine Fault, located approximately 4 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 2013 Bohol Earthquake (M7.2).
With a population of 964,169, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Cebu City 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
Cebu City, Cebu has a very high earthquake risk (84/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Central Philippine Fault (~4 km away). Our catalog logged 288 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.2.
The nearest mapped fault to Cebu City is the Central Philippine Fault, about 4 km away. It is considered capable of up to about M7.2. Its last major event was the 2013 Bohol Earthquake (M7.2).
The strongest earthquake catalogued near Cebu City 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 Cebu City: Canlaon. The nearest is Canlaon, about 83 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.