Metro Manila, National Capital Region • 14.65°N, 121.10°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Marikina, Metro Manila — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
100/100
very high
Last 90 days
391
within 200 km
Last 24h
8
Largest
M5.0
Nearest fault
4 km
East Valley Fault
Faults <150 km
6
Volcanoes <100 km
2
Population
456,059
Seismic Risk Score: 100/100
4km from East Valley Fault
7 km NW of Cabacao, Philippines
1 months ago • 90km deep
Energy: ~477 tons of TNT
318
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. Marikina has experienced 318 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Marikina (USGS catalog, since 1900).
4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines
1990 • 115 km away • 25 km deep
6 km E of Tignoan, Philippines
1937 • 62 km away • 15 km deep
18 km WSW of Tayaman, Philippines
1942 • 183 km away • 15 km deep
28 km SE of Minuri, Philippines
1968 • 218 km away • 31 km deep
7 km N of Luklukan, Philippines
1907 • 176 km away • 15 km deep
70 km NE of Sabang Indan, Philippines
1907 • 245 km away • 15 km deep
14 km ENE of Suklayin, Philippines
1970 • 141 km away • 31 km deep
18 km W of Harrison, Philippines
1972 • 164 km away • 26 km deep
14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines
1999 • 192 km away • 33 km deep
10 km E of Sabang, Philippines
1994 • 125 km away • 32 km deep
17 km N of Karligan, Philippines
1970 • 115 km away • 15 km deep
1 km ENE of Santo Cristo, Philippines
1985 • 94 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:
Marikina is located in the National Capital Region 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 Marikina is the East Valley Fault, located approximately 4 km away.
With a population of 456,059, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Marikina 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
Marikina, Metro Manila 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 391 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.0.
The nearest mapped fault to Marikina is the East Valley Fault, about 4 km away. It is considered capable of up to about M7.
The strongest earthquake catalogued near Marikina 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 — 2 active or potentially active volcanoes lie within 100 km of Marikina: Taal, Pinatubo. The nearest is Taal, about 73 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.