Earthquake details

Friday, May 7, 1920 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Philippines on Friday, May 7, 1920 at 05:40 UTC with a magnitude of 6.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mati (Philippines - PH), about 65.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.791 and latitude 6.804.

Magnitude 6.9
Alert Severe
Depth 35.0 km
Coordinates 6.804, 126.791
UTC time 1920-05-07 05:40:51.540
Location Mati
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Severe

Earthquake map 1920-05-07

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