| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 5.048, 126.192 |
| UTC time | 1937-08-08 15:21:06.690 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 8, 1937 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Sunday, August 8, 1937 at 15:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Alabel (Philippines - PH), about 154.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.192 and latitude 5.048.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1937-08-08
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