Earthquake details

Tuesday, August 17, 1976 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Philippines on Tuesday, August 17, 1976 at 01:11 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Surigao City (Philippines - PH), about 50.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.866 and latitude 10.063.

Magnitude 6.0
Alert Severe
Depth 34.0 km
Coordinates 10.063, 125.866
UTC time 1976-08-17 01:11:10.200
Location Surigao City
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Severe

Earthquake map 1976-08-17

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