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M 6.6 Earthquake Strikes Philippine Sea at 65km Depth
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Published on 24 April 2026
Depth 65km is where shaking can surprise
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake rattled the Philippine Sea on Saturday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The quake was recorded at a depth of 65km, a detail that can influence how strongly shaking is felt. The NCS report shared coordinates and the exact time of occurrence via its X post.
- Magnitude 6.6 earthquake reported in the Philippine Sea
- Shallow impact not indicated: quake depth was 65km
- Event timing and location shared by NCS on X
- Quakes at depth can still cause noticeable shaking
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