Earthquake details

Friday, August 9, 1985 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Philippines on Friday, August 9, 1985 at 19:59 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tagudin (Philippines - PH), about 27.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 120.186 and latitude 16.900.

Magnitude 6.1
Alert Severe
Depth 21.7 km
Coordinates 16.900, 120.186
UTC time 1985-08-09 19:59:44.070
Location San Fernando
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Severe

Earthquake map 1985-08-09

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