Earthquake details

Saturday, December 8, 1973 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Philippines on Saturday, December 8, 1973 at 12:49 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tobelo (Philippines - PH), about 234.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 127.115 and latitude 3.631.

Magnitude 5.3
Alert Strong
Depth 38.0 km
Coordinates 3.631, 127.115
UTC time 1973-12-08 12:49:43.600
Location General Santos
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1973-12-08

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