Mag. 2.3 earthquake - Philippines Sea, 6.8 km north of Cortes, Province of Surigao del Sur, Caraga, Philippines, on 03 September 2019 - 08:49 AM (PST)
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Minor magnitude 2.3 earthquake at 15 km depth
3 Sep 00:55 UTC: First to report: PHIVOLCS after 6 minutes.
Sep 3 22:15: Magnitude recalculated from 2.2 to 2.3.
Hypocenter depth recalculated from 35.0 to 15.0 km.
Sep 3 22:15: Magnitude recalculated from 2.2 to 2.3.
Hypocenter depth recalculated from 35.0 to 15.0 km.
Local time at epicenter: 03 September 2019 - 08:49 AM (PST)
Magnitude: 2.3
Depth: 15.0 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 9.34°N / 126.18°E
(Philippines Sea, Philippines)Nearest volcano: Paco (86 km / 53 mi)
Nearby towns and cities:
7 km (4 mi) N of Cortes (pop: 3,030) --> See nearby quakes!
17 km (11 mi) N of Mabahin (pop: 2,330) --> See nearby quakes!
22 km (14 mi) NE of Carmen (pop: 2,810) --> See nearby quakes!
22 km (14 mi) E of Cantilan (Surigao del Sur) (pop: 9,410) --> See nearby quakes!
29 km (18 mi) N of Tandag (pop: 29,000) --> See nearby quakes!
32 km (20 mi) ESE of Adlay (pop: 2,550) --> See nearby quakes!
39 km (24 mi) SE of Socorro (pop: 9,740) --> See nearby quakes!
82 km (51 mi) ENE of Butuan (pop: 309,700) --> See nearby quakes!
87 km (54 mi) ENE of Libertad (pop: 250,400) --> See nearby quakes!
814 km (506 mi) SE of Manila (pop: 1,600,000) --> See nearby quakes!
12 km (8 mi) N of Taganauan Island --> See nearby quakes!
113 km (70 mi) SE of Hajakhak Island --> 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 | 15 km | 008 km N 07° W of Cortes (Surigao Del Sur) (Philippines) | PHIVOLCS |
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Mag. 2.3 earthquake - Philippines Sea, 6.8 km north of Cortes, Province of Surigao del Sur, Caraga, Philippines, on 03 September 2019 - 08:49 AM (PST)
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