Major earthquake
M7.3 Earthquake — 12 km SSW of Kipit, Philippines
1942-10-20 23:21 UTC · 7.95°, 122.47°
A magnitude 7.3 (major) earthquake struck 12 km SSW of Kipit, Philippines on 1942-10-20 23:21 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. See it live on Earth Live's real-time 3D globe.
M7.3
Magnitude
35 km
Depth
1.2M t
TNT equivalent
VI
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 0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more within 300 km.
Strongest recorded within 300 km since 1900:
- M7.9 — 19 km WNW of Palimbang, Philippines · 1976-08-16
- M7.6 — 61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines · 2010-07-23
- M7.5 — Mindanao, Philippines · 2002-03-05
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