| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 43.6 km |
| Coordinates | 5.327, 126.369 |
| UTC time | 1988-01-28 11:20:08.160 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, January 28, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Thursday, January 28, 1988 at 11:20 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Malita (Philippines - PH), about 147.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.369 and latitude 5.327.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1988-01-28
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