| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 67.5 km |
| Coordinates | 3.288, 126.802 |
| UTC time | 1983-01-07 09:17:36.250 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 7, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Friday, January 7, 1983 at 09:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tobelo (Philippines - PH), about 219.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.802 and latitude 3.288.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-01-07
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