| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 135.9 km |
| Coordinates | 6.258, 125.740 |
| UTC time | 1988-01-17 17:14:14.330 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 17, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Sunday, January 17, 1988 at 17:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Malita (Philippines - PH), about 22.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.740 and latitude 6.258.
| Location | Malita |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-01-17
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