Scenario: The Great Luzon Earthquake

2021 Great Luzon earthquake or simply referred to as 6/14, was a 7.2/7.4 magnitude earthquake which occurred in the island of Luzon, Philippines, with the epicenter being just east of the national capital, Manila, at 11:21 am local time.
== Geology ==
== Timeline ==
=== June 12 ===
* 7:38 pm: A magnitude 3.5 earthquake is recorded by PHIVOLCS, with the epicenter in the border of Pasig City and Cainta. It was felt by very few people.
=== June 13 ===
* 2:43 pm: A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck, with the center in Tungkong Mangga, San Jose Del Monte in Bulacan. Light to moderate tremors were felt as far as Muntinlupa. No damage was reported, but concerns regarding The Big One was raised. PHIVOLCS confirmed a small possibility of another magnitude 4 earthquake in the area, but did not answer questions regarding the source of the event.
=== June 14 ===
* 5:00 am: Quezon City and North Caloocan suspend classes for damage inspections.
* 5:14 am: A magnitude 4.1 earthquake is recorded, with the epicenter near the La Mesa Watershed.
* 5:40 am: PHIVOLCS advises people in Metro Manila, Rizal, Bulacan and Cavite to be alert of possible seismic activities that could persist within the week.
* 7:35 am: A magnitude 2.2 earthquake is recorded, with the epicenter near Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City.
* 11:21-11:22 am: A magnitude 7.4 earthquake is recorded, immediately impacting Metro Manila, Rizal, Bulacan and Cavite, and is later felt in Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Batangas and as far as Baguio City. The epicenter is along the Valley Fault System, in the portions of Quezon City and Marikina. The shaking lasts for approximately 74 seconds. 85% of the National Capital Region loses electricity, and power outages are also reported in other areas.
* 11:24 am: Designated evacuation venues, including the Intramuros Golf Course, Villamor Air Base and the Red Cross Marikina are opened.
== Damage and effects ==
== Casualties ==
Around 4,693 people from more than 20 countries died in the earthquake. Most of the deaths were recorded in Metro Manila and neighboring Rizal, which were the worst hit regions from the earthquake. Many of the Chinese deaths were recorded in the reclaimed areas of Paranaque City, where condo developments partially collapsed. 
=== Nationalities ===
* Philippines: 3,973
* China: 256
* United States: 154
* Vietnam: 102
*Australia:56
* Thailand: 36
*Indonesia: 35
* Japan: 14
* Canada: 11
*Malaysia, Taiwan, South Korea and India: 9
*Bangladesh: 6
*Mexico and France: 3
* Singapore, Sweden, Brunei and Timor-Leste: 2
* Central African Republic, Iran, and Palau: 1
== Other Impact ==
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Category:Scenario: The Great Luzon Earthquake
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