Earthquake details

Tuesday, December 12, 1972 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Philippines on Tuesday, December 12, 1972 at 17:46 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mati (Philippines - PH), about 47.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.515 and latitude 6.645.

Magnitude 5.7
Alert Strong
Depth 17.9 km
Coordinates 6.645, 126.515
UTC time 1972-12-12 17:46:51.990
Location Mati
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1972-12-12

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