| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 50.0 km |
| Coordinates | 5.008, 125.339 |
| UTC time | 1970-03-20 11:07:35.700 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 20, 1970 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Friday, March 20, 1970 at 11:07 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Alabel (Philippines - PH), about 121.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.339 and latitude 5.008.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1970-03-20
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