Earthquake details

Tuesday, May 12, 1987 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Philippines on Tuesday, May 12, 1987 at 01:30 UTC with a magnitude of 6.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mati (Philippines - PH), about 55.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.701 and latitude 7.090.

Magnitude 6.7
Alert Severe
Depth 24.7 km
Coordinates 7.090, 126.701
UTC time 1987-05-12 01:30:25.030
Location Mati
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Severe

Earthquake map 1987-05-12

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