M6.8 earthquake near Catbalogan, Eastern Visayas

What happened

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck 9 km WNW of San Jose de Buan, Philippines on 24 May 1935, 05:36 UTC at a depth of 45 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 Catbalogan, about 35 km away in Eastern Visayas, Philippines.