Nueva Ecija, Central Luzon • 15.53°N, 121.08°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Palayan, Nueva Ecija — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
100/100
very high
Last 90 days
285
within 200 km
Last 24h
5
Largest
M5.1
Nearest fault
6 km
Digdig Fault
Faults <150 km
6
Volcanoes <100 km
1
Population
47,544
Seismic Risk Score: 100/100
6km from Digdig Fault
79 km NE of Casuguran, Philippines
1 months ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~674 tons of TNT
253
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
32
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. Palayan has experienced 253 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Palayan (USGS catalog, since 1900).
4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines
1990 • 19 km away • 25 km deep
6 km E of Tignoan, Philippines
1937 • 125 km away • 15 km deep
28 km SE of Minuri, Philippines
1968 • 141 km away • 31 km deep
7 km N of Luklukan, Philippines
1907 • 217 km away • 15 km deep
14 km ENE of Suklayin, Philippines
1970 • 70 km away • 31 km deep
14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines
1999 • 146 km away • 33 km deep
7 km N of Agbannawag, Philippines
1949 • 217 km away • 15 km deep
10 km E of Sabang, Philippines
1994 • 223 km away • 32 km deep
17 km N of Karligan, Philippines
1970 • 113 km away • 15 km deep
11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines
2022 • 223 km away • 34 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
1 km ENE of Santo Cristo, Philippines
1985 • 55 km away • 188 km deep
34 km E of Dicamay, Philippines
1977 • 191 km away • 37 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:
Palayan is located in the Central Luzon 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 Palayan is the Digdig Fault, located approximately 6 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
With a population of 47,544, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Palayan 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
Palayan, Nueva Ecija has a very high earthquake risk (100/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Digdig Fault (~6 km away). Our catalog logged 285 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.1.
The nearest mapped fault to Palayan is the Digdig Fault, about 6 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 Palayan 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 Palayan: Pinatubo. The nearest is Pinatubo, about 91 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.