M6.2 earthquake near Mamburao, Mimaropa
19875 d ago · 17 May 1972, 05:27 UTC 40 km W of Harrison, Philippines
What happened
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck 40 km W of Harrison, Philippines on 17 May 1972, 05:27 UTC at a depth of 27 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 Mamburao, about 60 km away in Mimaropa, Philippines.
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