Earthquake details

Sunday, February 20, 1983 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Philippines on Sunday, February 20, 1983 at 10:49 UTC with a magnitude of 6.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Malita (Philippines - PH), about 119.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.246 and latitude 5.546.

Magnitude 6.4
Alert Severe
Depth 60.5 km
Coordinates 5.546, 126.246
UTC time 1983-02-20 10:49:54.110
Location Davao City
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Severe

Earthquake map 1983-02-20

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