Iloilo, Western Visayas • 11.10°N, 122.63°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Passi, Iloilo — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
58/100
high
Last 90 days
339
within 200 km
Last 24h
10
Largest
M5.4
Nearest fault
80 km
Central Philippine Fault
Faults <150 km
3
Volcanoes <100 km
1
Population
80,544
Seismic Risk Score: 58/100
80km from Central Philippine Fault
24 km W of Mabiton, Philippines
1 months ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~1.9 kilotons of TNT
334
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
5
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. Passi has experienced 334 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Passi (USGS catalog, since 1900).
3 km W of Buga, Philippines
1948 • 61 km away • 15 km deep
5 km N of Capoocan, Philippines
1908 • 221 km away • 15 km deep
4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines
2013 • 211 km away • 19 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
0 km ESE of Union, Philippines
1990 • 109 km away • 18 km deep
8 km ESE of Calape, Philippines
2025 • 161 km away • 10 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
5 km NE of Lim-oo, Philippines
1947 • 222 km away • 15 km deep
13 km SW of Donsol, Philippines
1941 • 213 km away • 15 km deep
6 km NNW of Miagao, Philippines
1948 • 65 km away • 35 km deep
3 km WNW of Locmayan, Philippines
1950 • 70 km away • 25 km deep
5 km NNW of Nalundan, Philippines
1925 • 152 km away • 15 km deep
29 km NNW of Roxas City, Philippines
1915 • 83 km away • 15 km deep
15 km WNW of Santa Fe, Philippines
1922 • 149 km away • 15 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
Passi is located in the Western 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 Passi is the Central Philippine Fault, located approximately 80 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 2013 Bohol Earthquake (M7.2).
With a population of 80,544, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Passi 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
Passi, Iloilo has a high earthquake risk (58/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Central Philippine Fault (~80 km away). Our catalog logged 339 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.4.
The nearest mapped fault to Passi is the Central Philippine Fault, about 80 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 Passi 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 Passi: Canlaon. The nearest is Canlaon, about 94 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.