| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 9.939, 126.185 |
| UTC time | 1996-11-09 12:43:34.190 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, November 9, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Saturday, November 9, 1996 at 12:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Surigao City (Philippines - PH), about 77.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.185 and latitude 9.939.
| Location | Surigao City |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1996-11-09
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Surigao City | 77.5 km |
| Tandag | 95.8 km |
| Cabadbaran | 115.5 km |
| Butuan | 130.8 km |
| Libertad | 133.8 km |
| Buenavista | 136.9 km |
| Bayugan | 139.4 km |
| Mariano | 170.0 km |
| Gingoog | 171.8 km |
| Bislig | 192.4 km |
| Tacloban City | 194.3 km |
| Panalanoy | 194.8 km |
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