| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 80.4 km |
| Coordinates | 5.591, 125.388 |
| UTC time | 1989-05-09 21:13:46.840 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 9, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Tuesday, May 9, 1989 at 21:13 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Alabel (Philippines - PH), about 57.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.388 and latitude 5.591.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-05-09
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