| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 609.1 km |
| Coordinates | 3.344, 122.220 |
| UTC time | 1987-01-27 09:45:51.410 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 27, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Tuesday, January 27, 1987 at 09:45 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Gorontalo (Philippines - PH), about 326.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 122.220 and latitude 3.344.
| Location | Zamboanga City |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-01-27
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