| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 56.0 km |
| Coordinates | 4.269, 128.335 |
| UTC time | 1981-10-16 14:40:56.720 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 16, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Friday, October 16, 1981 at 14:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tobelo (Philippines - PH), about 285.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 128.335 and latitude 4.269.
| Location | Mati |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-10-16
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