Earthquake details

Saturday, December 16, 1989 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Philippines on Saturday, December 16, 1989 at 10:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bislig (Philippines - PH), about 66.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.873 and latitude 7.976.

Magnitude 5.5
Alert Strong
Depth 31.0 km
Coordinates 7.976, 126.873
UTC time 1989-12-16 10:24:44.630
Location Bislig
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1989-12-16

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