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A magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits the Philippines's main island of Luzon, killing six people, injuring 40, and causing power outages that affected the capital Manila.
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1999 Luzon earthquake
Earthquake in the Philippines
On December 12, 1999, a Mw7.3 earthquake struck the northern coast of Zambales in the Philippines. It was felt in various provinces on the island of Luzon including as far north as Ilocos Norte and as far south as Quezon. This is the second earthquake with a magnitude of 7 to…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Luzon
Island in the Philippines
Luzon is the largest and most populous island in the Philippines. Located in the northern portion of the Philippine archipelago, it is the economic and political center of the nation, being home to the country's capital city, Manila, as well as Quezon City, the country's most…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Manila
Capital of the Philippines
Manila, officially the City of Manila, is the capital and second-most populous city of the Philippines after Quezon City, with a population of 1,902,590 people in 2024. Located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on the island of Luzon, it is classified as a highly urbanized…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
December 12
Day of the year
December 12 is the 346th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 19 days remain until the end of the year.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)