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.

Magnitude 5.7
Alert Strong
Depth 33.0 km
Coordinates 12.910, 122.940
UTC time 1983-03-17 18:10:47.180
Location Legaspi City
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1983-03-17

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