| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 9.914, 126.414 |
| UTC time | 1989-09-15 18:34:49.220 |
Earthquake details
Friday, September 15, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Friday, September 15, 1989 at 18:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tandag (Philippines - PH), about 96.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.414 and latitude 9.914.
| Location | Tandag |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-09-15
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Tandag | 96.0 km |
| Surigao City | 101.7 km |
| Cabadbaran | 130.6 km |
| Butuan | 143.8 km |
| Bayugan | 147.2 km |
| Libertad | 147.3 km |
| Buenavista | 151.9 km |
| Mariano | 186.5 km |
| Gingoog | 188.3 km |
| Bislig | 189.4 km |
| Tacloban City | 213.7 km |
| Panalanoy | 214.2 km |
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The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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