Earthquake Risk in Manila, Philippines
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating for Manila based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
- Extensive history of significant events in this area
- High recent activity — multiple events in the last 12 months
Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.2 - 1 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Philippines (2022-11-08)
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
How Manila Compares
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
Earthquake - 6.1 - 0km ESE of Gutad, Philippines
April 21, 2019 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.2 - 1 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Philippines
November 7, 2022 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 6.2 - 2km WSW of Tuy, Philippines
August 10, 2017 — WATCH
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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How this data is built
Manila, Philippines earthquake risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live earthquake monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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