Mag. 2.9 earthquake - Philippines Sea, 21 km northeast of Cortes, Province of Surigao del Sur, Caraga, Philippines, on 29 August 2019 - 03:38 AM (PST)
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Minor magnitude 2.9 earthquake at 19 km depth
28 Aug 19:50 UTC: First to report: PHIVOLCS after 12 minutes.
Aug 29 11:15: Magnitude recalculated from 2.7 to 2.9.
Hypocenter depth recalculated from 28.0 to 19.0 km.
Aug 29 11:15: Magnitude recalculated from 2.7 to 2.9.
Hypocenter depth recalculated from 28.0 to 19.0 km.
Local time at epicenter: 29 August 2019 - 03:38 AM (PST)
Magnitude: 2.9
Depth: 19.0 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 9.44°N / 126.3°E
(Philippines Sea, Philippines)Nearest volcano: Paco (78 km / 48 mi)
Nearby towns and cities:
21 km (13 mi) NNE of Cortes (pop: 3,030) --> See nearby quakes!
32 km (20 mi) NNE of Mabahin (pop: 2,330) --> See nearby quakes!
37 km (23 mi) ENE of Cantilan (Surigao del Sur) (pop: 9,410) --> See nearby quakes!
42 km (26 mi) NNE of Tandag (pop: 29,000) --> See nearby quakes!
42 km (26 mi) ESE of Socorro (pop: 9,740) --> See nearby quakes!
45 km (28 mi) SE of Dapa (pop: 8,820) --> See nearby quakes!
91 km (57 mi) ENE of Cabadbaran (pop: 31,100) --> See nearby quakes!
96 km (60 mi) ESE of Surigao City (pop: 87,800) --> See nearby quakes!
99 km (62 mi) NE of Butuan (pop: 309,700) --> See nearby quakes!
815 km (506 mi) SE of Manila (pop: 1,600,000) --> See nearby quakes!
25 km (15 mi) SE of Lajanosa Island --> See nearby quakes!
115 km (72 mi) SE of Hajakhak Island --> See nearby quakes!
Primary data source: PHIVOLCS (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology)
Estimated released energy: 1.4 x 109 joules (392 kilowatt hours, equivalent to 0.338 tons of TNT) More info
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| Magnitude | Depth | Location | Source |
| M 2.9 | 19 km | 021 km N 33° E of Cortes (Surigao Del Sur) (Philippines) | PHIVOLCS |
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Mag. 2.9 earthquake - Philippines Sea, 21 km northeast of Cortes, Province of Surigao del Sur, Caraga, Philippines, on 29 August 2019 - 03:38 AM (PST)
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