| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 174.6 km |
| Coordinates | 4.656, 125.214 |
| UTC time | 1972-05-01 19:07:24.090 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 1, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Monday, May 1, 1972 at 19:07 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Alabel (Philippines - PH), about 161.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.214 and latitude 4.656.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-05-01
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