Earthquake details

Wednesday, October 28, 1931 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Philippines on Wednesday, October 28, 1931 at 05:35 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Laoag (Philippines - PH), about 80.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 120.875 and latitude 18.871.

Magnitude 6.2
Alert Severe
Depth 25.0 km
Coordinates 18.871, 120.875
UTC time 1931-10-28 05:35:19.440
Location Laoag
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Severe

Earthquake map 1931-10-28

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