| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 52.9 km |
| Coordinates | 5.921, 126.193 |
| UTC time | 1981-08-30 16:42:56.830 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 30, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Sunday, August 30, 1981 at 16:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Malita (Philippines - PH), about 84.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.193 and latitude 5.921.
| Location | Malita |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-08-30
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