| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 148.0 km |
| Coordinates | 5.521, 125.627 |
| UTC time | 1981-01-23 04:32:15.800 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 23, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Friday, January 23, 1981 at 04:32 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Alabel (Philippines - PH), about 74.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.627 and latitude 5.521.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-01-23
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