2017 Leyte earthquake
On July 6, 2017, a 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit Leyte, causing at least 4 deaths and 100 injuries. The quake also caused power interruptions in the whole of Eastern Visayas and nearby Bohol.
Pastrana, Leyte | |
| UTC time | 2017-07-06 08:03:57 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 611600353 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | July 6, 2017 |
| Local time | 16:03:53 PST |
| Magnitude | 6.5 Ms |
| Depth | 2 km (1 mi) |
| Epicenter | 11°07′N 124°41′E |
| Fault | Philippine Fault - Leyte Segment |
| Type | Tectonic |
| Areas affected | |
| Total damage | ₱271 million |
| Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) PEIS VII (Destructive) |
| Tsunami | No |
| Landslides | Yes |
| Aftershocks | 796+ (as of July 11, including the M5.4 aftershock) |
| Casualties | 4 dead, 100+ injured |
The Philippine archipelago is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, where earthquakes and volcanic activity are common.
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