| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 84.0 km |
| Coordinates | 3.017, 126.516 |
| UTC time | 1981-01-03 15:55:07.200 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 3, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Saturday, January 3, 1981 at 15:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tobelo (Philippines - PH), about 219.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.516 and latitude 3.017.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-01-03
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