| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 30.6 km |
| Coordinates | 3.266, 126.953 |
| UTC time | 1988-07-16 06:05:01.900 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 16, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Saturday, July 16, 1988 at 06:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tobelo (Philippines - PH), about 207.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.953 and latitude 3.266.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-07-16
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