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