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2020 Masbate earthquake
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On 18 August 2020, at 8:03 PST (00:03 UTC), a 6.6 magnitude earthquake[4] struck the island province of Masbate in the Philippines, leaving at least 2 dead and 170 injured.[5][6][7][8][excessive citations]
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UTC time | 2020-08-18 00:03:47 |
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ISC event | 618734405 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | August 18, 2020 (2020-08-18)[1] |
Local time | 8:03:47 PST[1] |
Magnitude | 6.6 Mww |
Depth | 13 km (8 mi) |
Epicenter | 11.98°N 124.01°E / 11.98; 124.01[1] |
Fault | Philippine Fault[2] |
Type | Strike-slip[2] |
Areas affected | Bicol Region, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Western Visayas |
Total damage | ₱23.9 million[3] |
Max. intensity | PEIS VII (Destructive)[1] MMI VIII (Severe) |
Tsunami | None |
Casualties | 2 dead, 170 injured |
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