M6.1 earthquake near Tandag, Caraga
29861 d ago · 13 Jan 1945, 11:57 UTC 62 km E of Union, Philippines
What happened
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck 62 km E of Union, Philippines on 13 Jan 1945, 11:57 UTC at a depth of 35 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 Tandag, about 85 km away in Caraga, Philippines.
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