| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 5.475, 125.763 |
| UTC time | 1940-10-07 06:42:52.440 |
Earthquake details
Monday, October 7, 1940 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Monday, October 7, 1940 at 06:42 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Alabel (Philippines - PH), about 87.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.763 and latitude 5.475.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1940-10-07
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