Earthquake details

Tuesday, September 20, 1988 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Philippines on Tuesday, September 20, 1988 at 11:58 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Lingayen (Philippines - PH), about 8.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 120.180 and latitude 15.963.

Magnitude 5.0
Alert Strong
Depth 34.0 km
Coordinates 15.963, 120.180
UTC time 1988-09-20 11:58:15.090
Location Dagupan
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1988-09-20

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