Capiz, Western Visayas • 11.59°N, 122.75°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Roxas, Capiz — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
63/100
high
Last 90 days
372
within 200 km
Last 24h
6
Largest
M5.4
Nearest fault
45 km
Central Philippine Fault
Faults <150 km
2
Population
179,292
Seismic Risk Score: 63/100
45km from Central Philippine Fault
24 km W of Mabiton, Philippines
1 months ago • 10km deep
Energy: ~1.9 kilotons of TNT
367
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. Roxas has experienced 367 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Roxas (USGS catalog, since 1900).
3 km W of Buga, Philippines
1948 • 112 km away • 15 km deep
18 km ENE of Bagacay, Philippines
1943 • 232 km away • 15 km deep
23 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines
1925 • 249 km away • 20 km deep
5 km N of Capoocan, Philippines
1908 • 208 km away • 15 km deep
4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines
2013 • 241 km away • 19 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
0 km ESE of Union, Philippines
1990 • 95 km away • 18 km deep
13 km ENE of San Andres, Philippines
1973 • 199 km away • 33 km deep
26 km WSW of Malamig, Philippines
1928 • 225 km away • 25 km deep
8 km ESE of Calape, Philippines
2025 • 156 km away • 10 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
5 km NE of Lim-oo, Philippines
1947 • 213 km away • 15 km deep
13 km SW of Donsol, Philippines
1941 • 160 km away • 15 km deep
6 km NNW of Miagao, Philippines
1948 • 115 km away • 35 km deep
Philippine Fault Zone
🔴 Active • 1200km long
Max historical: M7.8
Central Philippine Fault
🔴 Active • 400km long
Max historical: M7.2
Roxas 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 Roxas is the Central Philippine Fault, located approximately 45 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 2013 Bohol Earthquake (M7.2).
With a population of 179,292, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Roxas 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
Roxas, Capiz has a high earthquake risk (63/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Central Philippine Fault (~45 km away). Our catalog logged 372 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.4.
The nearest mapped fault to Roxas is the Central Philippine Fault, about 45 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 Roxas 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.
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.