| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 38.8 km |
| Coordinates | 3.480, 126.990 |
| UTC time | 1988-05-19 03:04:26.070 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, May 19, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Thursday, May 19, 1988 at 03:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tobelo (Philippines - PH), about 225.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.990 and latitude 3.480.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-05-19
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