Earthquake details

Wednesday, August 28, 1968 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Philippines on Wednesday, August 28, 1968 at 20:42 UTC with a magnitude of 6.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bongabon (Philippines - PH), about 94.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 122.012 and latitude 15.508.

Magnitude 6.4
Alert Severe
Depth 18.1 km
Coordinates 15.508, 122.012
UTC time 1968-08-28 20:42:19.540
Location Bongabon
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Severe

Earthquake map 1968-08-28

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