| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 41.6 km |
| Coordinates | 13.208, 120.082 |
| UTC time | 1988-12-05 21:31:14.750 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 5, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Monday, December 5, 1988 at 21:31 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Sablayan (Philippines - PH), about 85.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 120.082 and latitude 13.208.
| Location | Sablayan |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-12-05
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