| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 574.1 km |
| Coordinates | 4.521, 123.113 |
| UTC time | 1970-08-18 16:52:27.740 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 18, 1970 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Tuesday, August 18, 1970 at 16:52 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Maluso (Philippines - PH), about 263.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 123.113 and latitude 4.521.
| Location | Budta |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1970-08-18
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