1976 Moro Gulf Earthquake
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| Max. intensity | VIII (Severe) |
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| Areas affected | Philippines |
| Magnitude | 8. 0 Mw |
| Casualties | 5,000–8,000 killed |
| Depth | 59 km (37 mi) |
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| ID | 1276734 |
About 1976 Moro Gulf Earthquake
The 1976 Moro Gulf earthquake and tsunami took place on August 17 at 00:11 local time near the islands of Mindanao and Sulu, in the Philippines. Its magnitude was calculated as being as high as 8. 0 on the moment magnitude scale.
1976 Moro Gulf earthquake Photos
