| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 24.0 km |
| Coordinates | 13.537, 120.540 |
| UTC time | 1972-04-27 01:29:34.540 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, April 27, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Thursday, April 27, 1972 at 01:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Balayan (Philippines - PH), about 49.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 120.540 and latitude 13.537.
| Location | Balayan |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-04-27
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