M6.0 earthquake near Virac, Bicol Region

What happened

A magnitude 6 earthquake struck 60 km SE of Bato, Philippines on 5 Jul 1973, 22:46 UTC at a depth of 38 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 Virac, about 64 km away in Bicol Region, Philippines.