Earthquake details

Saturday, May 2, 1981 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Philippines on Saturday, May 2, 1981 at 11:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Sablayan (Philippines - PH), about 61.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 120.560 and latitude 13.349.

Magnitude 5.4
Alert Strong
Depth 60.1 km
Coordinates 13.349, 120.560
UTC time 1981-05-02 11:54:39.440
Location Batangas
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1981-05-02

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