Major earthquake
M7.6 Earthquake — 28 km SE of Minuri, Philippines
1968-08-01 20:19 UTC · 16.38°, 122.07°
A magnitude 7.6 (major) earthquake struck 28 km SE of Minuri, Philippines on 1968-08-01 20:19 UTC, at a depth of 31 km. See it live on Earth Live's real-time 3D globe.
M7.6
Magnitude
31 km
Depth
3.8M t
TNT equivalent
VII
Max intensity (MMI)
Source: USGS event page. The TNT equivalent is computed from the magnitude with the standard Gutenberg–Richter energy relation; all other figures are USGS's own.
This area's earthquake history
In the year before this quake, USGS recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more within 300 km.
Strongest recorded within 300 km since 1900:
- M7.7 — 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines · 1990-07-16
- M7.6 — 6 km E of Tignoan, Philippines · 1937-08-20
- M7.5 — 7 km N of Luklukan, Philippines · 1907-04-18
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