| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 50.1 km |
| Coordinates | 5.393, 126.489 |
| UTC time | 1983-07-17 05:22:53.570 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, July 17, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Sunday, July 17, 1983 at 05:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Malita (Philippines - PH), about 149.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.489 and latitude 5.393.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-07-17
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