M6.1 earthquake near Lake Sebu, Soccsksargen
13581 d ago · 10 Aug 1989, 01:55 UTC 17 km SSW of Maitum, Philippines
What happened
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck 17 km SSW of Maitum, Philippines on 10 Aug 1989, 01:55 UTC at a depth of 56 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 Lake Sebu, about 48 km away in Soccsksargen, Philippines.
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