| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 70.0 km |
| Coordinates | 3.488, 126.647 |
| UTC time | 1978-08-21 03:24:52.500 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 21, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Monday, August 21, 1978 at 03:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tobelo (Philippines - PH), about 247.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.647 and latitude 3.488.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-08-21
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