December 2023 Mindanao earthquake
On December 2, 2023, at 22:37 PST (14:37 UTC), a magnitude 7.4-7.6 earthquake occurred off the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. The shallow subduction earthquake killed at least three people and left 79 injured.
Damaged PAGASA Doppler weather radar station in Hinatuan.🌍 | |
UTC time | 2023-12-02 14:37:04 |
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ISC event | 636143719 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | December 2, 2023 |
Local time | 22:37 |
Magnitude | 7.6 Mww 7.4 Mw |
Depth | 40.0 km (24.9 mi) |
Epicenter | 8.527°N 126.416°E |
Type | Oblique-thrust |
Total damage | ₱1.2 billion (US$22.8 million) |
Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) PEIS VII (Destructive) |
Tsunami | 64 cm (2.10 ft) |
Aftershocks | 8,403 (425 above Mw 4.5, as of 29/12/2023) Strongest is Mw 6.9 |
Casualties | 3 dead, 79 injured |
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