| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 3.974, 125.182 |
| UTC time | 1948-08-20 18:46:05.460 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 20, 1948 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Friday, August 20, 1948 at 18:46 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Alabel (Philippines - PH), about 237.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.182 and latitude 3.974.
| Location | Davao City |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1948-08-20
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