| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 38.7 km |
| Coordinates | 3.681, 125.422 |
| UTC time | 1987-12-06 00:48:23.670 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, December 6, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Sunday, December 6, 1987 at 00:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bitung (Philippines - PH), about 251.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.422 and latitude 3.681.
| Location | Davao City |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-12-06
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