| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 37.8 km |
| Coordinates | 8.135, 126.889 |
| UTC time | 1989-12-16 17:49:54.280 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 16, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Saturday, December 16, 1989 at 17:49 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bislig (Philippines - PH), about 63.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.889 and latitude 8.135.
| Location | Bislig |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-12-16
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