| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 3.621, 127.308 |
| UTC time | 1978-05-19 17:14:54.500 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 19, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Friday, May 19, 1978 at 17:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tobelo (Philippines - PH), about 224.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 127.308 and latitude 3.621.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-05-19
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