Wednesday, May 24, 1961 at 12:44 AM
1961-05-23 16:44 UTC · 12.629°, -87.219°
Magnitude
6.2 mw
Major
Depth
102 km
Intermediate
Energy
27.1 kilotons of TNT
Gutenberg–Richter
Coordinates
12.629°, -87.219°
Felt reports
—
Tsunami
No
Source
USGS
Region
—
Can cause serious damage over larger areas.
At 102 km this was a intermediate earthquake. Intermediate-depth quakes spread shaking over a wider area but are usually less destructive at the surface.
This event sits in the Major range of the moment magnitude scale.
Nearest mapped structure: Manila Trench (~15423 km away). Last major event: 1934 Manila Trench Earthquake.
Area seismic-hazard score: 8/100 (low).
Data from USGS. Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised. For official information consult PHIVOLCS / USGS.