| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 13.622, 122.952 |
| UTC time | 1940-10-20 10:55:54.220 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, October 20, 1940 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Sunday, October 20, 1940 at 10:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Naga (Philippines - PH), about 24.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 122.952 and latitude 13.622.
| Location | Naga |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1940-10-20
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