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.

Magnitude 5.4
Alert Strong
Depth 135.9 km
Coordinates 6.258, 125.740
UTC time 1988-01-17 17:14:14.330
Location Malita
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1988-01-17

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