| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 23.976, 120.901 |
| UTC time | 1999-09-20 20:02:17.560 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 20, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Taiwan on Monday, September 20, 1999 at 20:02 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Puli (Taiwan - TW), about 7.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 120.901 and latitude 23.976.
| Location | Caotun |
| Country | Taiwan (TW) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-09-20
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