M6.8 earthquake near Tandag, Caraga
16921 d ago · 18 Jun 1980, 17:14 UTC 55 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines
What happened
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck 55 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines on 18 Jun 1980, 17:14 UTC at a depth of 54 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 Tandag, about 67 km away in Caraga, Philippines.
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