| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 62.0 km |
| Coordinates | 2.938, 126.619 |
| UTC time | 1973-08-21 01:45:45.700 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 21, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Tuesday, August 21, 1973 at 01:45 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tobelo (Philippines - PH), about 205.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.619 and latitude 2.938.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-08-21
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