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Epicenter of the earthquake. Near the west coast of Luzon is the seismically active Manila Trench. | |
| UTC time | 1999-12-11 18:03:36 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 1658129 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | December 12, 1999[1] |
| Local time | 2:03:26 am (PhST) |
| Duration | 27 seconds |
| Magnitude | Mw7.3[1] |
| Depth | 33 km (21 mi) |
| Epicenter | 15°45′58″N 119°44′24″E / 15.766°N 119.740°ECoordinates: 15°45′58″N 119°44′24″E / 15.766°N 119.740°E Off the coast of Zambales |
| Type | Thrust |
| Areas affected | Zambales, Pangasinan, and Metro Manila |
| Casualties | 6 dead, 40 injured |
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A Mw7.3 earthquake struck the northern coast of Zambales on December 12, 1999.[1] The earthquake killed six people and injured 40 in Zambales, Pangasinan, and Metro Manila. The quake also caused power interruptions in the region.[2][3]
See also[edit]
- 2019 Luzon earthquake (epicenter also in Zambales, which surpassed 20 years later)
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "M 7.3 - Luzon, Philippines". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved April 22, 2019. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ "Philippines - Earthquake OCHA Situation Report No. 2". reliefweb. Retrieved August 31, 2018. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-dec-12-mn-43249-story.html
External links[edit]
- The International Seismological Centre has a bibliography and/or authoritative data for this event.
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