Earthquake details

Thursday, May 8, 1986 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Philippines on Thursday, May 8, 1986 at 14:37 UTC with a magnitude of 6.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Alabel (Philippines - PH), about 165.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.499 and latitude 4.627.

Magnitude 6.4
Alert Severe
Depth 165.5 km
Coordinates 4.627, 125.499
UTC time 1986-05-08 14:37:35.930
Location General Santos
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Severe

Earthquake map 1986-05-08

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