| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 23.408, 120.768 |
| UTC time | 1999-09-20 19:40:36.480 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 20, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Taiwan on Monday, September 20, 1999 at 19:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chiayi City (Taiwan - TW), about 33.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 120.768 and latitude 23.408.
| Location | Chiayi City |
| Country | Taiwan (TW) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-09-20
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