| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 9.479, 126.501 |
| UTC time | 1996-09-20 06:05:46.860 |
Earthquake details
Friday, September 20, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Friday, September 20, 1996 at 06:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tandag (Philippines - PH), about 55.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.501 and latitude 9.479.
| Location | Tandag |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1996-09-20
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Tandag | 55.6 km |
| Cabadbaran | 113.2 km |
| Bayugan | 113.9 km |
| Surigao City | 115.7 km |
| Butuan | 120.6 km |
| Libertad | 124.9 km |
| Buenavista | 132.4 km |
| Bislig | 142.1 km |
| Mariano | 168.3 km |
| Gingoog | 170.2 km |
| Monkayo | 191.6 km |
| Compostela | 206.1 km |
Nearby earthquakes
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Bayugan
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