Earthquake details

Saturday, May 2, 1987 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Philippines on Saturday, May 2, 1987 at 18:16 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Malita (Philippines - PH), about 52.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.945 and latitude 6.081.

Magnitude 5.0
Alert Strong
Depth 144.7 km
Coordinates 6.081, 125.945
UTC time 1987-05-02 18:16:59.660
Location General Santos
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1987-05-02

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