Earthquake details

Saturday, February 23, 1985 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Philippines on Saturday, February 23, 1985 at 01:01 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Malita (Philippines - PH), about 34.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.887 and latitude 6.557.

Magnitude 5.4
Alert Strong
Depth 162.6 km
Coordinates 6.557, 125.887
UTC time 1985-02-23 01:01:30.280
Location Malita
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1985-02-23

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