| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 74.8 km |
| Coordinates | 5.924, 126.271 |
| UTC time | 1987-10-23 04:53:29.070 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 23, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Friday, October 23, 1987 at 04:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Malita (Philippines - PH), about 91.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.271 and latitude 5.924.
| Location | Malita |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-10-23
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