M6.0 earthquake near Tandag, Caraga
10937 d ago · 5 Nov 1996, 12:29 UTC 27 km E of Union, Philippines
What happened
A magnitude 6 earthquake struck 27 km E of Union, Philippines on 5 Nov 1996, 12:29 UTC at a depth of 33 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
The nearest town in our records is Tandag, about 77 km away in Caraga, Philippines.
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