| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 69.0 km |
| Coordinates | 7.503, 126.855 |
| UTC time | 1981-01-17 07:23:54.600 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 17, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Saturday, January 17, 1981 at 07:23 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Compostela (Philippines - PH), about 86.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.855 and latitude 7.503.
| Location | Mati |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-01-17
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