Magnitude 5.3 - SAMAR, PHILIPPINES

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2012 September 15 10:26:26 UTC

Earthquake Details

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Magnitude5.3
Date-Time
Location12.558°N, 125.466°E
Depth35 km (21.7 miles) set by location program
RegionSAMAR, PHILIPPINES
Distances24 km (14 miles) ENE of Anito, Philippines
51 km (31 miles) E of Laoang, Philippines
61 km (37 miles) E of Pambujan, Philippines
92 km (57 miles) E of Catarman, Philippines
Location Uncertaintyhorizontal +/- 4.7 km (2.9 miles); depth fixed by location program
ParametersNST=171, Nph=171, Dmin=>999 km, Rmss=0.86 sec, Gp= 29°,
M-type=body wave magnitude (Mb), Version=4
Source
  • Magnitude: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
    Location: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
Event IDusc000cpjt
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