| Magnitude | 7.6 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 14.569, 121.675 |
| UTC time | 1937-08-20 11:59:21.420 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 20, 1937 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Friday, August 20, 1937 at 11:59 UTC with a magnitude of 7.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Lumbang (Philippines - PH), about 38.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 121.675 and latitude 14.569.
| Location | Santa Cruz |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 1937-08-20
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