M6.5 · 2017 Leyte earthquake

Thursday, July 6, 2017 · 8:03 AM – 8:13 AM
2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines

On July 6, 2017, a 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit Leyte, causing at least 4 deaths and 100 injuries. The quake also caused power interruptions in the whole of Eastern Visayas and nearby Bohol. Magnitude 6.5 (mww), 9 km deep, 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines — 11.13°N, 124.63°E. July 6, 2017 at 08:03 UTC. Tsunami: USGS flags this quake as having caused one, or the potential for one. Felt reports to USGS: 107. Wiki link https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us1000976a Data: US Geological Survey (public domain).