QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/iscgem796378
USGS iscgem796378
7 Apr 1970, 06:34
14 km ENE of Suklayin, Philippines
A magnitude 7.4 mw earthquake at 30.9 km depth.
Published location
Where is 14 km ENE of Suklayin, Philippines?
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15.786000, 121.678000
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Event ID
iscgem796378
Coordinates
15.786, 121.678
Network
iscgem
Significance
847