1918 Celebes Sea earthquake
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| Date | August 15, 1918 |
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| Magnitude | 8.3 Mw |
| Epicenter | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
| Max. intensity | X (Extreme) |
| Tsunami | Yes |
| Casualties | 52 |
The 1918 Celebes Sea earthquake occurred on 15 August at 12:18 UTC.[1] It had a magnitude of 8.3 on the moment magnitude scale[2] and a maximum perceived intensity of X (Extreme) on the Mercalli intensity scale. This event in the southern Philippines triggered a large tsunami, with a maximum run-up of 7.2 m,[3] which affected the coasts of the Celebes Sea, causing widespread damage. The combined effects of the earthquake and the tsunami caused 52 casualties.
