Earthquake details

Saturday, December 16, 1989 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Philippines on Saturday, December 16, 1989 at 12:13 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bislig (Philippines - PH), about 102.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 127.023 and latitude 7.624.

Magnitude 5.1
Alert Strong
Depth 33.0 km
Coordinates 7.624, 127.023
UTC time 1989-12-16 12:13:47.410
Location Davao City
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1989-12-16

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