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.

Magnitude 5.1
Alert Strong
Depth 554.3 km
Coordinates 3.530, 122.669
UTC time 1981-05-20 05:42:44.930
Location General Santos
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1981-05-20

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