| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 29.3 km |
| Coordinates | 2.905, 126.542 |
| UTC time | 1996-03-12 22:06:03.360 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, March 12, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Tuesday, March 12, 1996 at 22:06 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tobelo (Philippines - PH), about 209.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.542 and latitude 2.905.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1996-03-12
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