Leyte, Eastern Visayas • 11.25°N, 124.96°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Tacloban, Leyte — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
40/100
moderate
Last 90 days
457
within 200 km
Last 24h
9
Largest
M5.0
Nearest fault
131 km
Philippine Fault Zone
Faults <150 km
1
Volcanoes <100 km
1
Population
251,881
Seismic Risk Score: 40/100
131km from Philippine Fault Zone
19 km ENE of Abuyog, Philippines
2 months ago • 104km deep
Energy: ~477 tons of TNT
442
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
15
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. Tacloban has experienced 442 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Tacloban (USGS catalog, since 1900).
89 km E of Sulangan, Philippines
2012 • 189 km away • 28 km deep
18 km ENE of Bagacay, Philippines
1943 • 209 km away • 15 km deep
37 km ESE of Bato, Philippines
1988 • 250 km away • 25 km deep
23 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines
1925 • 167 km away • 20 km deep
10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines
1995 • 112 km away • 21 km deep
66 km ENE of Alugan, Philippines
1975 • 182 km away • 50 km deep
5 km N of Capoocan, Philippines
1908 • 36 km away • 15 km deep
4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines
2013 • 179 km away • 19 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines
1996 • 153 km away • 33 km deep
14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines
1995 • 157 km away • 16 km deep
8 km ESE of Calape, Philippines
2025 • 93 km away • 10 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
Philippine Islands region
2008 • 244 km away • 24 km deep
Tacloban is located in the Eastern 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 Tacloban 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 251,881, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Tacloban 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
Tacloban, Leyte has a moderate earthquake risk (40/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Philippine Fault Zone (~131 km away). Our catalog logged 457 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.0.
The nearest mapped fault to Tacloban 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 Tacloban since 1900 was a M7.6 in 2012 (89 km E of Sulangan, Philippines). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 1 active or potentially active volcano lies within 100 km of Tacloban: Biliran. The nearest is Biliran, about 55 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.