| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 12.910, 122.940 |
| UTC time | 1983-03-17 18:10:47.180 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, March 17, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Thursday, March 17, 1983 at 18:10 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Libon (Philippines - PH), about 69.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 122.940 and latitude 12.910.
| Location | Legaspi City |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-03-17
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