M 5.0 - 37 km ENE of Pilar, Philippines

Name: M 5.0 - 37 km ENE of Pilar, Philippines
Start: 2009-12-29T22:14:34+00:00
Location: 37 km ENE of Pilar, Philippines

December 29, 2009 at 22:14:34 UTC

Depth: 69.20 km (Shallow)

M 5.0

Moderate

N/A

PAGER Alert

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude	5.0 mwc
Depth	69.20 km (Shallow)
Location	10.0460N, 126.3870E
Tsunami Warning	No
Significance	385 / 3000
Status	Reviewed
Network	us
USGS Event Page	View on USGS →

Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 5 mean?

A magnitude 5 earthquake is classified as "Moderate". Moderate earthquakes can cause damage to poorly constructed buildings.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 69.20 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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