Earthquake details

Tuesday, July 12, 1988 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Philippines on Tuesday, July 12, 1988 at 00:52 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Malita (Philippines - PH), about 70.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.173 and latitude 6.116.

Magnitude 5.4
Alert Strong
Depth 158.7 km
Coordinates 6.116, 126.173
UTC time 1988-07-12 00:52:10.730
Location Mati
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1988-07-12

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