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.

Magnitude 5.6
Alert Strong
Depth 174.6 km
Coordinates 4.656, 125.214
UTC time 1972-05-01 19:07:24.090
Location General Santos
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1972-05-01

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