M6.1 earthquake near Tagudin, Ilocos
15043 d ago · 9 Aug 1985, 19:59 UTC 22 km W of Rimus, Philippines
What happened
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck 22 km W of Rimus, Philippines on 9 Aug 1985, 19:59 UTC at a depth of 22 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
The nearest town in our records is Tagudin, about 28 km away in Ilocos, Philippines.
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