| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 15.680, 119.750 |
| UTC time | 1978-08-04 00:05:29.200 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 4, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Friday, August 4, 1978 at 00:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Agoo (Philippines - PH), about 58.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 119.750 and latitude 15.680.
| Location | Tarlac City |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-08-04
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