| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 40.3 km |
| Coordinates | 10.388, 126.719 |
| UTC time | 2012-08-31 23:37:58.350 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 31, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Friday, August 31, 2012 at 23:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Surigao City (Philippines - PH), about 149.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.719 and latitude 10.388.
| Location | Surigao City |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-08-31
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Surigao City | 149.8 km |
| Tandag | 156.6 km |
| Cabadbaran | 191.6 km |
| Butuan | 205.6 km |
| Libertad | 209.0 km |
| Bayugan | 209.5 km |
| Tacloban City | 210.2 km |
| Panalanoy | 210.5 km |
| Buenavista | 212.9 km |
| Ormoc City | 241.0 km |
| Bislig | 245.9 km |
| Mariano | 246.7 km |
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