The Deadly Luzon Earthquake (1990)

About this episode

The episode discusses the devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Luzon in 1990, detailing its impact and aftermath.

On July 16, 1990, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the island of Luzon. It was one of the strongest earthquakes to hit the Philippines in the 20th century.  Within seconds, buildings collapsed, roads broke apart, and entire cities were cut off from one another.  More than two thousand people would lose their lives, and over a million others would be affected. For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com. CONNECT WITH US ▸ https://linktr.ee/phmurderstories Here are links to our social media accounts, case photos, episode notes, and sources! YOUTUBE ▸ www.youtube.com/phmurderstories  DISCORD SERVER ▸ https://bit.ly/3n38Tuh  IG CHANNEL ▸ https://ig.me/j/AbaOmN2HytgKay0F/  SUPPORT OUR SHOW ON PATREON ▸ www.patreon.com/phmurderstories   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: PH Murder Stories

Topics covered

• earthquake
• natural disaster
• Philippines
• Luzon
• 1990
• casualties
• infrastructure damage

Keywords

• earthquake
• Luzon
• 1990
• Philippines
• natural disaster
• casualties
• infrastructure

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Places: Luzon, Philippines