| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 370.0 km |
| Coordinates | 5.544, 124.622 |
| UTC time | 1972-05-02 03:10:24.440 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 2, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Tuesday, May 2, 1972 at 03:10 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is General Santos (Philippines - PH), about 87.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 124.622 and latitude 5.544.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-05-02
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