Earthquake details

Wednesday, May 17, 1989 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Philippines on Wednesday, May 17, 1989 at 18:16 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bislig (Philippines - PH), about 89.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 127.025 and latitude 7.825.

Magnitude 5.4
Alert Strong
Depth 48.3 km
Coordinates 7.825, 127.025
UTC time 1989-05-17 18:16:14.620
Location Bislig
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1989-05-17

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