| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 9.444, 126.459 |
| UTC time | 1996-09-20 17:16:50.520 |
Earthquake details
Friday, September 20, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Friday, September 20, 1996 at 17:16 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tandag (Philippines - PH), about 49.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.459 and latitude 9.444.
| Location | Tandag |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1996-09-20
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Tandag | 49.8 km |
| Cabadbaran | 107.6 km |
| Bayugan | 107.9 km |
| Surigao City | 112.6 km |
| Butuan | 114.7 km |
| Libertad | 119.0 km |
| Buenavista | 126.6 km |
| Bislig | 137.7 km |
| Mariano | 162.4 km |
| Gingoog | 164.4 km |
| Monkayo | 186.7 km |
| Compostela | 201.3 km |
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