| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 79.0 km |
| Coordinates | 4.684, 126.576 |
| UTC time | 1978-01-08 09:55:30.500 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 8, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Sunday, January 8, 1978 at 09:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Alabel (Philippines - PH), about 212.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.576 and latitude 4.684.
| Location | Davao City |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-01-08
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