| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 234.8 km |
| Coordinates | 10.038, 125.369 |
| UTC time | 1996-09-28 14:10:42.450 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 28, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Saturday, September 28, 1996 at 14:10 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Surigao City (Philippines - PH), about 31.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.369 and latitude 10.038.
| Location | Surigao City |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1996-09-28
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Surigao City | 31.0 km |
| Cabadbaran | 103.5 km |
| Jagna | 117.7 km |
| Buenavista | 118.2 km |
| Libertad | 122.6 km |
| Butuan | 122.7 km |
| Ormoc City | 136.3 km |
| Mariano | 136.9 km |
| Gingoog | 137.9 km |
| Tacloban City | 140.0 km |
| Tandag | 140.4 km |
| Panalanoy | 140.7 km |
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