1999 Luzon earthquake
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On December 12, 1999, a Mw7.3 earthquake struck the northern coast of Zambales in the Philippines.[1] It was felt in various provinces on the island of Luzon including as far north as Ilocos Norte and as far south as Quezon.[3] This is the second earthquake with a magnitude of 7 to hit the area in 10 years with a Mw7.7 earthquake having occurred in 1990 which killed more than 2,000 people.[4]
Quick Facts UTC time, ISC event ...
UTC time | 1999-12-11 18:03:36 |
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ISC event | 1658129 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | December 12, 1999 (1999-12-12)[1] |
Local time | 2:03:26 am (PhST) |
Duration | 27 seconds |
Magnitude | Mw7.3[1] 6.8 Ms |
Depth | 33 km (21 mi) |
Epicenter | 15°45′58″N 119°44′24″E Off the coast of Zambales |
Areas affected | Zambales, Pangasinan, and Metro Manila |
Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) PEIS VII (Destructive)[2] |
Casualties | 6 dead, 40 injured |
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