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A magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits the central Philippine island of Negros, leaving 112 people dead.
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2012 Negros earthquake
Earthquake in the Philippines
The 2012 Negros earthquake occurred on February 6, 2012 at 11:49 AM PST, with a body wave magnitude of 6.7 and a maximum intensity of VII (Destructive) off the coast of Negros Oriental, Philippines. The epicenter of the thrust fault earthquake was approximately 72 kilometres (45…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Negros
Island in the Philippines
Negros is the fourth largest and third most populous island in the Philippines, with a total land area of 13,309 km2 (5,139 sq mi). The coastal zone of the southern part of Negros is identified as a site of highest marine biodiversity importance in the Coral Triangle.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
February 6
Day of the year
February 6 is the 37th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 328 days remain until the end of the year.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)