| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 44.0 km |
| Coordinates | 5.570, 126.232 |
| UTC time | 1978-08-21 05:41:43.000 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 21, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Monday, August 21, 1978 at 05:41 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Malita (Philippines - PH), about 116.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.232 and latitude 5.570.
| Location | Davao City |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-08-21
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