| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 45.0 km |
| Coordinates | 7.199, 127.119 |
| UTC time | 1972-12-08 16:55:41.840 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 8, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Friday, December 8, 1972 at 16:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mati (Philippines - PH), about 103.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 127.119 and latitude 7.199.
| Location | Davao City |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-12-08
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