Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 4 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “light,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown. The New York Times
A strong, 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck in the Visayan Sea on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The temblor happened at 9:59 p.m. Philippine time about 7 miles southeast of Calape, Philippines, data from the agency shows.
U.S.G.S. data earlier reported that the magnitude was 7.
As seismologists review available data, they may revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Additional information collected about the earthquake may also prompt U.S.G.S. scientists to update the shake-severity map.
Source: United States Geological Survey | Notes: Shaking categories are based on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale. When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake. All times above are Philippine time. Shake data is as of Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 10:19 a.m. Eastern. Aftershocks data is as of Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 10:14 a.m. Eastern.
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