2012 Samar earthquake
| UTC time | 2012-08-31 12:47:33 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 601667544 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | August 31, 2012 |
| Local time | 20:47 PST |
| Magnitude | Mw 7.6 |
| Depth | 45 km (28 mi) |
| Epicenter | 10°50′N 126°43′E / 10.83°N 126.71°E |
| Type | Reverse |
| Areas affected | Philippines |
| Max. intensity | PEIS VII (Destructive) MMI VII (Very strong) |
| Tsunami | Yes (highest 20 inches) |
| Aftershocks | 298 (as of September 2, 2012) |
| Casualties | 1 dead, 1 injured (as of September 1, 2012) |
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An earthquake off the coast of Samar occurred on August 31, 2012, at 20:47 local time (12:47 UTC) in the Philippines. The populated islands of Visayas were struck by an earthquake of magnitude Mw 7.6. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 45 km (27.9 miles). A tsunami warning was announced within the Pacific area and was lifted after two hours. The Philippine archipelago is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, where earthquakes and volcanic activity are common.