| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 69.3 km |
| Coordinates | 3.184, 126.868 |
| UTC time | 1988-04-21 20:17:29.340 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, April 21, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Thursday, April 21, 1988 at 20:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tobelo (Philippines - PH), about 205.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.868 and latitude 3.184.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-04-21
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