2019 Davao del Sur earthquake

At 14:11 PST (06:11 UTC) on December 15, 2019, the province of Davao del Sur on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines was struck by an earthquake measuring 6.8 Mww. It had a maximum perceived intensity of VII (Very strong) on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale. At least 13 people were killed and another 210 injured.

2019 Davao del Sur earthquake
2019 Davao del Sur earthquake (Mindanao)
2019 Davao del Sur earthquake (Philippines)
UTC time2019-12-15 06:11:51
ISC event616987910
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local dateDecember 15, 2019 (2019-12-15)
Local time14:11 PST
Magnitude6.8 Mww
6.9 Ms
Depth18.0 km (11.2 mi)
Epicenter6.697°N 125.174°E / 6.697; 125.174
FaultTangbulan Fault
TypeStrike-slip
Areas affectedMindanao, Philippines
Max. intensityMMI VII (Very strong)
PEIS VII (Destructive)
LandslidesYes
Casualties13 dead, 1 missing, 210 injured
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