| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 122.9 km |
| Coordinates | 5.857, 125.800 |
| UTC time | 1989-02-16 09:57:58.740 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, February 16, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Thursday, February 16, 1989 at 09:57 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Alabel (Philippines - PH), about 62.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.800 and latitude 5.857.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-02-16
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