Major earthquake
M7.9 Earthquake — 47 km ESE of Kalbay, Philippines
1913-03-14 08:45 UTC · 5.54°, 125.89°
A magnitude 7.9 (major) earthquake struck 47 km ESE of Kalbay, Philippines on 1913-03-14 08:45 UTC, at a depth of 15 km. See it live on Earth Live's real-time 3D globe.
M7.9
Magnitude
15 km
Depth
10.0M 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 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more within 300 km.
Strongest recorded within 300 km since 1900:
- M8.3 — 1918 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake · 1918-08-15
- M8.1 — 1924 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake · 1924-04-14
- M8.0 — 1972 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake · 1972-12-02
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