| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 175.1 km |
| Coordinates | 5.933, 125.793 |
| UTC time | 1989-09-08 03:05:34.680 |
Earthquake details
Friday, September 8, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Friday, September 8, 1989 at 03:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Malita (Philippines - PH), about 57.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.793 and latitude 5.933.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-09-08
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