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An earthquake hits Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines killing more than 270 people and wounding 261.

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1968 Casiguran earthquake

Violent earthquake and tsunami in Aurora Province, Philippines

The 1968 Casiguran earthquake occurred on 04:19:22 local time on August 2 with a moment magnitude of 7.6 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). The thrust earthquake's epicenter was in Casiguran, Quezon. A small non-destructive tsunami was generated and at least 207…
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Casiguran, Aurora

Municipality in Aurora, Philippines

Casiguran, officially the Municipality of Casiguran, is a municipality in the province of Aurora, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 26,564 people.
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