| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 32.5 km |
| Coordinates | 12.500, 123.938 |
| UTC time | 1983-08-05 18:08:14.670 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 5, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Friday, August 5, 1983 at 18:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Masbate (Philippines - PH), about 36.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 123.938 and latitude 12.500.
| Location | Masbate |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-08-05
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