Earthquake details

Monday, January 30, 1978 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Philippines on Monday, January 30, 1978 at 13:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mati (Philippines - PH), about 75.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.882 and latitude 6.794.

Magnitude 5.3
Alert Strong
Depth 69.0 km
Coordinates 6.794, 126.882
UTC time 1978-01-30 13:14:54.100
Location Mati
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1978-01-30

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