| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 5.087, 124.505 |
| UTC time | 1985-02-17 03:36:30.370 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, February 17, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Sunday, February 17, 1985 at 03:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is General Santos (Philippines - PH), about 136.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 124.505 and latitude 5.087.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-02-17
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