M6.2 earthquake - 142 km NNW of Pagudpud, Philippines

What happened

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck 142 km NNW of Pagudpud, Philippines on 31 Mar 1938, 22:31 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 Sanchez-Mira, about 162 km away in Cagayan Valley, Philippines.