| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 10.485, 126.887 |
| UTC time | 2012-08-31 13:27:31.990 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 31, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Friday, August 31, 2012 at 13:27 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Surigao City (Philippines - PH), about 171.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.887 and latitude 10.485.
| Location | Surigao City |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-08-31
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Surigao City | 171.1 km |
| Tandag | 173.8 km |
| Cabadbaran | 212.1 km |
| Tacloban City | 222.4 km |
| Panalanoy | 222.6 km |
| Butuan | 225.7 km |
| Bayugan | 228.3 km |
| Libertad | 229.2 km |
| Buenavista | 233.4 km |
| Ormoc City | 256.0 km |
| Bislig | 260.3 km |
| Catbalogan | 261.5 km |
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