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 (Mindanao) 2019 Davao del Sur earthquake (Philippines) | |
UTC time | 2019-12-15 06:11:51 |
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ISC event | 616987910 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | December 15, 2019 |
Local time | 14:11 PST |
Magnitude | 6.8 Mww 6.9 Ms |
Depth | 18.0 km (11.2 mi) |
Epicenter | 6.697°N 125.174°E |
Fault | Tangbulan Fault |
Type | Strike-slip |
Areas affected | Mindanao, Philippines |
Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) PEIS VII (Destructive) |
Landslides | Yes |
Casualties | 13 dead, 1 missing, 210 injured |
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