Camarines Sur, Bicol Region • 13.62°N, 123.18°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Naga, Camarines Sur — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
58/100
high
Last 90 days
410
within 200 km
Last 24h
8
Largest
M5.4
Nearest fault
131 km
Philippine Fault Zone
Faults <150 km
1
Volcanoes <100 km
1
Population
215,954
Seismic Risk Score: 58/100
131km from Philippine Fault Zone
53 km E of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines
1 months ago • 46km deep
Energy: ~1.9 kilotons of TNT
406
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
4
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. Naga has experienced 406 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Naga (USGS catalog, since 1900).
6 km E of Tignoan, Philippines
1937 • 194 km away • 15 km deep
7 km N of Luklukan, Philippines
1907 • 99 km away • 15 km deep
70 km NE of Sabang Indan, Philippines
1907 • 119 km away • 15 km deep
18 km ENE of Bagacay, Philippines
1943 • 139 km away • 15 km deep
37 km ESE of Bato, Philippines
1988 • 156 km away • 25 km deep
23 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines
1925 • 193 km away • 20 km deep
8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines
1996 • 241 km away • 33 km deep
10 km E of Sabang, Philippines
1994 • 229 km away • 32 km deep
0 km ESE of Union, Philippines
1990 • 249 km away • 18 km deep
4 km SW of Gigmoto, Philippines
1982 • 128 km away • 46 km deep
17 km N of Karligan, Philippines
1970 • 208 km away • 15 km deep
13 km ENE of San Andres, Philippines
1973 • 51 km away • 33 km deep
Regional:
Naga is located in the Bicol 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 Naga is the Philippine Fault Zone, located approximately 131 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
With a population of 215,954, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Naga 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
Naga, Camarines Sur has a high earthquake risk (58/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Philippine Fault Zone (~131 km away). Our catalog logged 410 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.4.
The nearest mapped fault to Naga is the Philippine Fault Zone, about 131 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 Naga since 1900 was a M7.6 in 1937 (6 km E of Tignoan, Philippines). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 1 active or potentially active volcano lies within 100 km of Naga: Mayon. The nearest is Mayon, about 68 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.