QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/iscgem888497
USGS iscgem888497
19 Jul 1956, 21:41
7 km W of San Nicolas, Philippines
A magnitude 6.1 mw earthquake at 35 km depth.
Published location
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14.940000, 120.009000
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Event ID
iscgem888497
Coordinates
14.94, 120.009
Network
iscgem
Significance
571