M6.1 earthquake - 169 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines

What happened

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck 169 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines on 5 Sept 1915, 12:17 UTC at a depth of 15 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 Hinatuan, about 178 km away in Caraga, Philippines.