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earthquake Earthquake Risk in Manila, Philippines

Risk Level: High — Score 5/10

Risk: 5Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • Moderate risk rating for Manila based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
  • Extensive history of significant events in this area
  • Active in the last 12 months (17 events)

Last significant event: EXERCISE-7.2M Earthquake Metro Manila, PE15 (2015-06-25)

Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes

1
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
3
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
4
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
5
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
6
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
7
Risk: 9Historical: 10
8
Risk: 9Historical: 10
9
Risk: 9Historical: 10
10
Risk: 9Historical: 10
Manila is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.

How Manila Compares

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Notable Earthquake Events Near Manila

EXERCISE-7.2M Earthquake Metro Manila, PE15

June 24, 2015 WARNING

Impact data not available

6.7M Earthquake Metro Manila 1400 4/23/2012 - BK12

April 23, 2012 WARNING

Impact data not available

5.0 - Luzon, Philippines

January 11, 2010 ADVISORY

Impact data not available

5.1 - Luzon, Philippines

August 6, 2008 ADVISORY

Impact data not available

5.2 - Luzon, Philippines

November 22, 2012 ADVISORY

Impact data not available

Earthquake Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Secure heavy furniture and appliances to walls
  • 2.Create a family earthquake plan with meeting points
  • 3.Keep an emergency kit with water, food, flashlight, and first aid supplies
  • 4.Learn how to shut off gas, water, and electricity
  • 5.Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On drills regularly

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