1863 Manila earthquake
The 1863 Manila earthquake was an earthquake that struck the Philippines on June 3, 1863.[3][4][5][6]
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| Local date | June 3, 1863 |
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| Local time | 19:30 PST[1] |
| Duration | 30 seconds |
| Magnitude | 7.4 Ms 6.5 Mw |
| Epicenter | 14.55°N 120.9°E[2] |
| Fault | Manila trench |
| Areas affected | Manila Bay |
| Max. intensity | PEIS – IX (Devastating) XI (Extreme) |
| Tsunami | Yes |
| Landslides | Yes |
| Foreshocks | Mw4.9 Mw4.5 |
| Aftershocks | 822 (83 felt) including Mw5.1 aftershock |
| Casualties | 1,000 dead, 200+ injured |
Overview
The Manila earthquake on June 3, 1863, destroyed Manila Cathedral, the Ayuntamiento (city hall), the Governor's Palace (all three located at the time on Plaza Mayor, now Plaza de Roma) and much of the city. The residence of the governor-general was moved to Malacañang Palace located about 3 km (1.9 miles) up the Pasig River, while the other two buildings were rebuilt in place. Fatalities was 1,000.[1]
References
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- "Tokuji Utsu (宇津徳治)". iisee.kenken.go.jp (in Japanese).
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- Kozák, Jan; Musson, Roger M. W. (2020). The Illustrated History of the Elements: Earth, Water, Air, Fire. Springer Nature. ISBN 978-3-030-21426-5.
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