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