| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 65.1 km |
| Coordinates | 5.588, 125.643 |
| UTC time | 1987-11-20 16:56:49.900 |
Earthquake details
Friday, November 20, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Friday, November 20, 1987 at 16:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Alabel (Philippines - PH), about 69.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.643 and latitude 5.588.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-11-20
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