M 5.5 - 24 km ENE of Nangan, Philippines

December 30, 2009 at 11:17:49 UTC

Depth: 34.00 km (Shallow)

M 5.5

Moderate

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

8

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude5.5 mwc
Depth34.00 km (Shallow)
Location6.5200N, 126.3410E
Community IntensityIII (Weak)
Mercalli IntensityIV (Light)
Felt Reports (DYFI)8 people
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance468 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 5.5 mean?

A magnitude 5.5 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 34.00 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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