Earthquake details

Saturday, August 27, 1983 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Philippines on Saturday, August 27, 1983 at 18:49 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bislig (Philippines - PH), about 41.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.946 and latitude 8.171.

Magnitude 6.0
Alert Severe
Depth 20.5 km
Coordinates 8.171, 125.946
UTC time 1983-08-27 18:49:48.430
Location Bislig
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Severe

Earthquake map 1983-08-27

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