2019 Davao del Sur earthquake

2019 Davao del Sur earthquake
2019 Davao del Sur earthquake (Mindanao mainland)
2019 Davao del Sur earthquake (Philippines)
UTC time2019-12-15 06:11:51
ISC event616987910
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local dateDecember 15, 2019 (2019-12-15)
Local time14:11 PST
Magnitude6.8 Mww
6.9 Ms
Depth18.0 km (11.2 mi)
Epicenter6°41′49″N 125°10′26″E / 6.697°N 125.174°E / 6.697; 125.174
FaultTangbulan Fault
TypeStrike-slip
Areas affectedMindanao, Philippines
Max. intensityMMI VII (Very strong)
PEIS VII (Destructive)
LandslidesYes
Casualties13 dead, 1 missing, 210 injured

At 14:11 PST (06:11 UTC) on December 15, 2019, the province of Davao del Sur on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines was struck by an earthquake measuring 6.8 Mww. It had a maximum perceived intensity of VII (Very strong) on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale. At least 13 people were killed and another 210 injured.