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The document provides an overview of significant earthquakes in the Philippines, detailing the 2013 Bohol earthquake, the 1976 Moro Gulf earthquake, the 1990 Luzon earthquake, the 1983 Laoag earthquake, and the 1973 Ragay Gulf earthquake. Each event is characterized by its magnitude, date, casualties, and the extent of damage caused. The document highlights the devastating impacts of these seismic events on communities and infrastructure.

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Earthquake

The document provides an overview of significant earthquakes in the Philippines, detailing the 2013 Bohol earthquake, the 1976 Moro Gulf earthquake, the 1990 Luzon earthquake, the 1983 Laoag earthquake, and the 1973 Ragay Gulf earthquake. Each event is characterized by its magnitude, date, casualties, and the extent of damage caused. The document highlights the devastating impacts of these seismic events on communities and infrastructure.

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 2013 Bohol earthquake: A 7.

2 magnitude earthquake struck Bohol


on October 15, 2013, killing 222 people, injuring 967, and leaving 8
missing.
 1976 Moro Gulf earthquake: An 8.1 magnitude earthquake struck
Mindanao on August 17, 1976, causing a tsunami that damaged over
700 kilometers of coastline.
 1990 Luzon earthquake: A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Luzon
on July 16, 1990, killing 1,666 people and causing extensive damage.
 1983 Laoag earthquake: A destructive earthquake occurred in Laoag
in 1983.
 1973 Ragay Gulf earthquake: A destructive earthquake occurred in
Ragay Gulf in 1973.

2013 Bohol Earthquake


2013 Bohol Earthquake

Aspect Details
Date and Time October 15, 2023 at 8:12 AM
PST
Magnitude 7. 2
Epicenter Near Sagbayan, Bohol
Depth 12 Kilometers
Affected Areas Central Visayas, particularly
Bohol and Cebu
Casualties 222 dead; 8 missing; 976 injured
Aftershocks 4,465 recorded (122 felt) as of
December 31, 2013
Damaged Structures Over 73,000 structures
damaged: more than 14,500
destroyed

The 2013 Bohol earthquake struck the Central Visayas region of the
Philippines on October 15, 2013, at 8:12 AM PST. The earthquake
had a magnitude of 7.2, with its epicenter near Sagbayan, Bohol,
and a depth of 12 kilometers.

The earthquake caused significant damage, including the collapse of


historic churches and infrastructure. Notably, the Church of Our
Lady of Light in Loon, Bohol, one of the oldest and largest in the
province, was reduced to rubble.
1976 Moro Gulf Earthquake

Aspect Details
Date and Time August 17, 1976 at 00:11 local
time
Magnitude 8.0
Depth 20 Kilometers
Tsunami Height Up to 9 meters
Fatalities Approximately 5,000 to 8,000
Injuries Around 10,000
Homeless Approximately 90,000
Affected Areas Coastal Regions of the Moro
Gulf, including Mindanao and
the Sulu Archipelago

The 1976 Moro Gulf earthquake struck the southern Philippines on


August 17, 1976, at 00:11 local time. With a magnitude of 8.0 and a
shallow depth of 20 km, it is one of the deadliest earthquakes in
Philippine history.

The earthquake generated a massive tsunami, with waves reaching


up to 9 meters in certain areas, causing widespread devastation
along the coastlines of the Moro Gulf.

The earthquake and subsequent tsunami caused extensive damage


to infrastructure, particularly in coastal communities. The lack of
immediate awareness about the tsunami threat led to a high
number of casualties, as many residents were unprepared for the
sudden onslaught of waves.
1976 Moro Gulf Earthquake
1990 Luzon Earthquake
1990 Luzon Earthquake

Aspect Details
Date and Time July 16, 1990 at 04:26 local time
Magnitude 7.8
Depth 25.1 Kilometers
Epicenter Near Rizal, Nueva Ecija,
northeast of
Cabanatuan
Faults involved Philippine Fault and Digdig Fault
Ground Rapture Approximately 125 km,
stretching from Dingalan,
Aurora to Kayapa, Nueva
Vizcaya
Casualties 1,621 killed, 3,513 injured, 321
missing, and 126,035 displaced
Affected Areas Central Luzon and the Cordillera
region, including Baguio City,
Dagupan, and Cabanatuan
Intensity Maximum intensity of IX
(Violent) on the Modified
Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale

The 1990 Luzon earthquake, also known as the 1990 Luzon killer
quake, was a catastrophic seismic event that struck the island of
Luzon in the Philippines on July 16, 1990, at 4:26 p.m. local time.
The earthquake registered a magnitude of 7.8 and was
characterized by a strike-slip movement along the Philippine Fault
and the Digdig Fault within the Philippine fault system.

The earthquake caused widespread devastation, particularly in


Baguio City, where numerous buildings, hotels, and schools
collapsed. Landslides and aftershocks further hampered rescue
operations. In Dagupan City, severe liquefaction led to the sinking
of structures. The disaster highlighted the need for improved
building codes and disaster preparedness in the Philippines.
1983 Laoag Earthquake
1983 Laoag Earthquake

Aspect Details
Date August 17, 1983
Magnitude 6.5
Epicenter Near Laoag, Ilocos Norte
Casualties At least 16 people killed
Damage Significant destruction to
buildings, bridges, and
infrastructure
Effects Landslides and liquefaction
were reported in the area,
causing further structural
damage.

The 1983 Laoag earthquake occurred on August 17, 1983, with a


magnitude of 6.5. The earthquake struck the northern Philippines,
particularly affecting Laoag, Ilocos Norte.

This earthquake was one of the most destructive in the Ilocos region
at the time, with severe damage to historical structures and public
buildings in Laoag and nearby towns.
1973 Ragay Gulf Earthquake
1973 Ragay Gulf Earthquake

Aspect Details
Date March 17, 1973
Magnitude 7.0
Epicenter Ragay Gulf, off the coast of
Luzon
Casualties Several people killed, with many
injured
Damage Extensive destruction of
buildings, roads, and bridges
Effects Landslides, ground fissures, and
liquefaction were reported

The 1973 Ragay Gulf earthquake occurred on March 17, 1973, off
the coast of Ragay Gulf, Philippines. It had a magnitude of 7.0 and
caused significant damage in the Bicol Region and southern Luzon.

This earthquake was one of the most destructive in southern Luzon


at the time. The tremor was felt in Metro Manila and nearby
provinces, causing panic and structural damage.

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