Earthquake details

Friday, August 30, 1985 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Philippines on Friday, August 30, 1985 at 21:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is San Fernando (Philippines - PH), about 58.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 119.864 and latitude 16.915.

Magnitude 5.0
Alert Strong
Depth 33.0 km
Coordinates 16.915, 119.864
UTC time 1985-08-30 21:21:26.540
Location Baguio City
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1985-08-30

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