| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 88.5 km |
| Coordinates | 5.801, 125.302 |
| UTC time | 1988-10-16 16:23:29.280 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, October 16, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Sunday, October 16, 1988 at 16:23 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Alabel (Philippines - PH), about 33.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.302 and latitude 5.801.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-10-16
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