Earthquake details

Friday, February 3, 1978 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Philippines on Friday, February 3, 1978 at 14:33 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Alabel (Philippines - PH), about 147.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.658 and latitude 4.830.

Magnitude 5.7
Alert Strong
Depth 186.0 km
Coordinates 4.830, 125.658
UTC time 1978-02-03 14:33:36.900
Location General Santos
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1978-02-03

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