Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake (July 26, 2011) in Luzon and Manila

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake (PhilVocs) struck different areas of Luzon and Metro Manila on July 26, 2011 (1:15 am). According to USGS record, it was a 5.9 magnitude earthquake.

USGS recorded that the epicenter of the earthquake was 102 km west-northwest of Metro Manila; 24 km northwest of Olongapo City; 54 km west-southwest of Angeles City in Pampanga; and 108 km west-southwest of Cabanatuan City while Philvocs said that its 13 kilometers northwest of Iba, Zambales.

Luzon and NCR Earthquake (July 26, 2011)

Similar reports mentioned that Clark, Pampanga, Quezon City and Manila felt the Intensity 4 quake. Intensity 2 was felt at Taguig, Mandaluyong, Pasig and Makati area while intensity 2 in Baguio City.

The earthquake dated July 26, 2011 was also felt in Rizal, Pangasinan, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Laguna and Cavite.

Photo courtesy of USGS