Earthquake details

Friday, September 18, 1987 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Philippines on Friday, September 18, 1987 at 10:26 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calapan (Philippines - PH), about 27.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 120.942 and latitude 13.324.

Magnitude 5.3
Alert Strong
Depth 33.0 km
Coordinates 13.324, 120.942
UTC time 1987-09-18 10:26:48.590
Location Batangas
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1987-09-18

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