Earthquake details

Sunday, May 5, 1991 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Philippines on Sunday, May 5, 1991 at 05:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Surigao City (Philippines - PH), about 69.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.210 and latitude 10.342.

Magnitude 5.1
Alert Strong
Depth 56.6 km
Coordinates 10.342, 125.210
UTC time 1991-05-05 05:08:58.840
Location Ormoc City
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1991-05-05

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