1994 Mindoro earthquake
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The 1994 Mindoro earthquake occurred at 03:15:30 PST on November 15 near Mindoro, Philippines. It had a moment magnitude of 7.1 and a maximum Rossi–Forel of VII (Very strong tremor). It is associated with a 35-kilometer-long (22 mi) ground rupture, called the Aglubang River fault.[5] Seventy eight people were reported dead,[6] and 7,566 houses were damaged. The earthquake generated a tsunami and landslides on the Verde Island.
Quick Facts UTC time, ISC event ...
UTC time | 1994-11-14 19:15:30 |
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ISC event | 141635 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | November 15, 1994 |
Local time | 03:15 PST |
Magnitude | 7.1 Mw[1] |
Depth | 31.5 km (19.6 mi)[1] |
Epicenter | 13.525°N 121.067°E / 13.525; 121.067[1] |
Type | Strike-slip[2] |
Areas affected | Philippines |
Max. intensity | RFS VII (Very strong tremor)[1] |
Tsunami | Yes |
Casualties | 78 killed, 225–340 injured[3][4] |
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