Cavite, CALABARZON • 14.33°N, 120.94°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Dasmariñas, Cavite — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
100/100
very high
Last 90 days
362
within 200 km
Last 24h
8
Largest
M5.0
Nearest fault
10 km
West Valley Fault
Faults <150 km
6
Volcanoes <100 km
1
Population
703,141
Seismic Risk Score: 100/100
10km from West Valley Fault
7 km NW of Cabacao, Philippines
1 months ago • 90km deep
Energy: ~477 tons of TNT
290
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
72
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. Dasmariñas has experienced 290 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Dasmariñas (USGS catalog, since 1900).
4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines
1990 • 152 km away • 25 km deep
6 km E of Tignoan, Philippines
1937 • 84 km away • 15 km deep
18 km WSW of Tayaman, Philippines
1942 • 143 km away • 15 km deep
7 km N of Luklukan, Philippines
1907 • 192 km away • 15 km deep
14 km ENE of Suklayin, Philippines
1970 • 180 km away • 31 km deep
18 km W of Harrison, Philippines
1972 • 124 km away • 26 km deep
14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines
1999 • 205 km away • 33 km deep
10 km E of Sabang, Philippines
1994 • 91 km away • 32 km deep
17 km N of Karligan, Philippines
1970 • 149 km away • 15 km deep
1 km ENE of Santo Cristo, Philippines
1985 • 118 km away • 188 km deep
13 km ENE of San Andres, Philippines
1973 • 226 km away • 33 km deep
Southeastern Luzon, Philippines
1901 • 120 km away • 10 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:
Dasmariñas 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 Dasmariñas is the West Valley Fault, located approximately 10 km away.
With a population of 703,141, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Dasmariñas 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
Dasmariñas, Cavite has a very high earthquake risk (100/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the West Valley Fault (~10 km away). Our catalog logged 362 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.0.
The nearest mapped fault to Dasmariñas is the West Valley Fault, about 10 km away. It is considered capable of up to about M7.2.
The strongest earthquake catalogued near Dasmariñas 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 Dasmariñas: Taal. The nearest is Taal, about 37 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.