shake intensity
pop. density
Note: Map shows area with shaking magnitude 3 or greater, which the USGS defines as “weak”, although earthquakes may be felt outside the areas shown. the new York Times
A strong magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Philippines on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The quake occurred about 3 miles northwest of Nenana, Philippines, at 2:09 p.m. Philippines time, agency data shows.
As seismologists review available data, they may revise the reported intensity of an earthquake. Additional information collected about earthquakes may also lead USGS scientists to update the earthquake-severity map.
Source: United States Geological Survey (epicenter, aftershocks, intensity of shaking); LandScan via Oak Ridge National Laboratory (Population Density) | Notes: The categories of shocks are based on modified mercalli intensity scale. When aftershock data is available, related maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial earthquake. All times above are Philippine time. Shake data as of Monday, May 4 at 2:23 AM Eastern. Aftershock data is as of 2:54 a.m. Eastern on Monday, May 4.
