1990 Bohol Sea earthquake
The 1990 Bohol earthquake occurred on February 8, 1990 at 15:15:32 (UTC +8) which had a magnitude of 6.8 Mw . The earthquake had a moderate depth of 25.9 km (16 mi). Most of the damage was observed in the province of Bohol. A tsunami hit the southeastern coastline of Bohol and the island of Camiguin. There were 6 deaths, over 200 injuries and an estimated ₱157 million ($7 million) in total damage reported.
| UTC time | 1990-02-08 07:15:32 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 377912 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | February 8, 1990 |
| Local time | 15:15:32 PST |
| Magnitude | 6.8 Mw |
| Depth | 25.9 km (16 mi) |
| Epicenter | 9.755°N 124.694°E |
| Fault | Bohol Fault System |
| Type | Dip-slip |
| Areas affected | Bohol, Camiguin, Siquijor |
| Total damage | ₱157 million ($7 million) |
| Max. intensity | PEIS VII (Destructive) RFS VIII (Damaging tremor) |
| Tsunami | Yes, 2 meter waves observed in Camiguin island |
| Landslides | Yes |
| Aftershocks | 6.6 Mw |
| Casualties | 6 fatalities, 200+ injuries |
Twenty-three years later, a much more devastating 7.2 Mw under the same fault system would strike the island killing 222 individuals.
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