| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 30.0 km |
| Coordinates | 5.286, 125.447 |
| UTC time | 1965-05-16 11:35:46.460 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 16, 1965 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Sunday, May 16, 1965 at 11:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Alabel (Philippines - PH), about 92.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.447 and latitude 5.286.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1965-05-16
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