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