2012 Negros earthquake
The 2012 Negros earthquake occurred on February 6 at 11:49 PST, with a body wave magnitude of 6.7 and a maximum intensity of VII (Destructive) off the coast of Negros Oriental, Philippines. The epicenter of the thrust fault earthquake was approximately 72 kilometres (45 mi) north of Negros Oriental's provincial capital, Dumaguete.
| UTC time | 2012-02-06 03:49:12 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 600321522 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | February 6, 2012 |
| Local time | 11:49:11 PST |
| Magnitude | 6.7 Mw 6.9 mb |
| Depth | 10 km |
| Epicenter | 9°58′N 123°08′E |
| Type | Reverse or Thrust earthquake |
| Max. intensity | PEIS VII (Destructive) MMI VII (Very strong) |
| Tsunami | No |
| Landslides | Yes |
| Aftershocks | 1,600+ (as of February 7, 2012, 7:45 PST) |
| Casualties | 113 dead, 112 injured |
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