| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 2.768, 126.440 |
| UTC time | 1974-05-12 20:17:23.600 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 12, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Sunday, May 12, 1974 at 20:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bitung (Philippines - PH), about 207.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.440 and latitude 2.768.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-05-12
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