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