| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 107.0 km |
| Coordinates | 13.269, 123.723 |
| UTC time | 1978-03-17 23:47:44.300 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 17, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Friday, March 17, 1978 at 23:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Malilipot (Philippines - PH), about 5.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 123.723 and latitude 13.269.
| Location | Legaspi City |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-03-17
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