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.

December 2023 Mindanao earthquake
Damaged PAGASA Doppler weather radar station in Hinatuan.🌍
UTC time2023-12-02 14:37:04
ISC event636143719
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local dateDecember 2, 2023
Local time22:37
Magnitude7.6 Mww
7.4 Mw
Depth40.0 km (24.9 mi)
Epicenter8.527°N 126.416°E / 8.527; 126.416
TypeOblique-thrust
Total damage₱1.2 billion (US$22.8 million)
Max. intensityMMI VII (Very strong)

PEIS VII (Destructive)
Tsunami64 cm (2.10 ft)
Aftershocks8,403 (425 above Mw4.5, as of 29/12/2023)
Strongest is Mw6.9
Casualties3 dead, 79 injured
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