Mag. 2.3 earthquake - Philippines Sea, 15 km southeast of Socorro, Province of Surigao del Norte, Caraga, Philippines, on 30 August 2019 - 03:23 AM (PST)
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Minor magnitude 2.3 earthquake at 110 km depth
29 Aug 19:35 UTC: First to report: PHIVOLCS after 12 minutes.
Aug 30 14:05: Magnitude recalculated from 2.7 to 2.3.
Hypocenter depth recalculated from 24.0 to 110.0 km.
Aug 30 14:05: Magnitude recalculated from 2.7 to 2.3.
Hypocenter depth recalculated from 24.0 to 110.0 km.
Local time at epicenter: 30 August 2019 - 03:23 AM (PST)
Magnitude: 2.3
Depth: 110.0 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 9.5°N / 126.03°E
(Philippines Sea, Philippines)Nearest volcano: Paco (33 km / 21 mi)
Nearby towns and cities:
15 km (9 mi) SSE of Socorro (pop: 9,740) --> See nearby quakes!
18 km (11 mi) NE of Adlay (pop: 2,550) --> See nearby quakes!
19 km (12 mi) NNE of Cantilan (Surigao del Sur) (pop: 9,410) --> See nearby quakes!
29 km (18 mi) S of Dapa (pop: 8,820) --> See nearby quakes!
50 km (31 mi) NNW of Tandag (pop: 29,000) --> See nearby quakes!
67 km (42 mi) ESE of Surigao City (pop: 87,800) --> See nearby quakes!
69 km (43 mi) NE of Cabadbaran (pop: 31,100) --> See nearby quakes!
81 km (51 mi) NE of Butuan (pop: 309,700) --> See nearby quakes!
85 km (53 mi) NE of Libertad (pop: 250,400) --> See nearby quakes!
790 km (491 mi) SE of Manila (pop: 1,600,000) --> See nearby quakes!
Primary data source: PHIVOLCS (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology)
Estimated released energy: 1.8 x 108 joules (49.4 kilowatt hours) More info
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| Magnitude | Depth | Location | Source |
| M 2.3 | 110 km | 015 km S 29° E of Socorro (Surigao Del Norte) (Philippines) | PHIVOLCS |
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Mag. 2.3 earthquake - Philippines Sea, 15 km southeast of Socorro, Province of Surigao del Norte, Caraga, Philippines, on 30 August 2019 - 03:23 AM (PST)
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