| Magnitude | 7.7 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 23.772, 120.982 |
| UTC time | 1999-09-20 17:47:18.490 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 20, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Taiwan on Monday, September 20, 1999 at 17:47 UTC with a magnitude of 7.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Puli (Taiwan - TW), about 21.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 120.982 and latitude 23.772.
| Location | Puli |
| Country | Taiwan (TW) |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 1999-09-20
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