M7.6 earthquake near Hinatuan, Caraga
1049 d ago · 2 Dec 2023, 14:37 UTC 19 km E of Gamut, Philippines
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What happened
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck 19 km E of Gamut, Philippines on 2 Dec 2023, 14:37 UTC at a depth of 40 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Major. Can cause serious damage over large areas. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
The nearest town in our records is Hinatuan, about 19 km away in Caraga, Philippines.
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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC
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