2019 Batanes earthquake

The 2019 Batanes earthquake was a magnitude 6.0 earthquake which struck Batanes, Philippines on July 27, 2019. It was preceded by a 5.4 magnitude foreshock. Nine people were killed by the combined effects of the earthquakes.

2019 Batanes earthquake
The Itbayat Church after the earthquakes
UTC time2019-07-26 23:38
ISC event616091865
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date27 July 2019
Local time07:38 PST (Philippine Standard Time)
Magnitude6.0 Mw
Depth43 km (27 mi)
Epicenter20.807°N 121.986°E / 20.807; 121.986
TypeStrike-slip
Areas affectedBatanes, Philippines
Max. intensityPEIS VII (Destructive)

MMI VI (Strong)
TsunamiNo
ForeshocksMw 5.4
Casualties9 dead, 60 injured
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