| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 136.0 km |
| Coordinates | 5.756, 125.773 |
| UTC time | 1987-10-06 14:29:18.400 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, October 6, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Tuesday, October 6, 1987 at 14:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Alabel (Philippines - PH), about 65.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.773 and latitude 5.756.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-10-06
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