Earthquake details

Tuesday, March 15, 1983 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Philippines on Tuesday, March 15, 1983 at 19:58 UTC with a magnitude of 6.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Malita (Philippines - PH), about 159.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.566 and latitude 5.346.

Magnitude 6.7
Alert Severe
Depth 41.0 km
Coordinates 5.346, 126.566
UTC time 1983-03-15 19:58:30.450
Location General Santos
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Severe

Earthquake map 1983-03-15

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