Earthquake details

Saturday, December 9, 1972 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Philippines on Saturday, December 9, 1972 at 12:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mati (Philippines - PH), about 78.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.830 and latitude 7.303.

Magnitude 5.4
Alert Strong
Depth 60.0 km
Coordinates 7.303, 126.830
UTC time 1972-12-09 12:55:49.150
Location Mati
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1972-12-09

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