| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 554.3 km |
| Coordinates | 3.530, 122.669 |
| UTC time | 1981-05-20 05:42:44.930 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, May 20, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Wednesday, May 20, 1981 at 05:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Manado (Philippines - PH), about 332.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 122.669 and latitude 3.530.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-05-20
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