| Magnitude | 6.5 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 21.0 km |
| Coordinates | 8.094, 126.828 |
| UTC time | 1989-12-20 00:08:20.610 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, December 20, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Wednesday, December 20, 1989 at 00:08 UTC with a magnitude of 6.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bislig (Philippines - PH), about 58.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.828 and latitude 8.094.
| Location | Bislig |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1989-12-20
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