| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 51.0 km |
| Coordinates | 6.983, 126.151 |
| UTC time | 1973-01-09 06:14:25.300 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 9, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Tuesday, January 9, 1973 at 06:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mati (Philippines - PH), about 7.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.151 and latitude 6.983.
| Location | Mati |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-01-09
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