events
August 2, 1968
An earthquake hits Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines killing more than 270 people and wounding 261.
1968 Casiguran earthquake
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 people were killed. The majority of the deaths occurred in the collapse of a six-story building in Manila.
Casiguran, Aurora
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.