Strong mag. 6.7 earthquake - Philippine Islands Region (Philippines) on Friday, 17 March 1933 at 19:32 (GMT)
Strong magnitude 6.7 earthquake at 35 km depth
Magnitude: 6.7
Depth: 35.0 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 6.272°N / 127.098°E
(Philippines)Nearest volcano: Leonard Range (169 km / 105 mi)
Nearby towns and cities:
116 km (72 mi) SE of San Ignacio (Davao Oriental) (pop: 6,300)
122 km (76 mi) SE of Manay (Davao Oriental, Davao Region) (pop: 20,300)
124 km (77 mi) SE of Mati (Davao Oriental, Davao Region) (pop: 105,900)
187 km (116 mi) SE of Davao (Davao Region) (pop: 1,212,500)
194 km (120 mi) SE of Magugpo Poblacion (Davao del Norte, Davao Region) (pop: 233,300)
194 km (121 mi) SE of Panabo (Davao del Norte, Davao Region) (pop: 84,700)
200 km (124 mi) SE of Digos (Davao del Sur, Davao Region) (pop: 116,100)
311 km (193 mi) SE of Budta (SOCCSKSARGEN) (pop: 1,273,700)
Primary data source: USGS
Estimated released energy: 7.1 x 1014 joules (197 gigawatt hours, equivalent to 1.7 x 105 tons of TNT or 10.6 atomic bombs!) [learn more]
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| Magnitude | Depth | Location | Source |
| M 6.7 | 35 km | Philippine Islands region (Philippines) | USGS |
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Aftershocks of the 6.7 quake Philippine Islands Region (Philippines) 17 March 19:32 UTC
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