| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 3.064, 126.802 |
| UTC time | 1987-09-12 18:59:41.250 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 12, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Saturday, September 12, 1987 at 18:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tobelo (Philippines - PH), about 200.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.802 and latitude 3.064.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-09-12
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