| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 2.907, 126.615 |
| UTC time | 1974-05-12 20:03:41.300 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 12, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Sunday, May 12, 1974 at 20:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tobelo (Philippines - PH), about 203.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.615 and latitude 2.907.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-05-12
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