| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 82.5 km |
| Coordinates | 6.006, 126.048 |
| UTC time | 1981-09-18 01:35:19.290 |
Earthquake details
Friday, September 18, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Friday, September 18, 1981 at 01:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Malita (Philippines - PH), about 66.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.048 and latitude 6.006.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-09-18
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