| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 41.3 km |
| Coordinates | 3.065, 126.286 |
| UTC time | 1996-04-02 18:50:36.670 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, April 2, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Tuesday, April 2, 1996 at 18:50 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bitung (Philippines - PH), about 222.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.286 and latitude 3.065.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1996-04-02
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