| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 3.561, 126.837 |
| UTC time | 1978-08-30 08:24:54.900 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, August 30, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Wednesday, August 30, 1978 at 08:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tobelo (Philippines - PH), about 242.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.837 and latitude 3.561.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-08-30
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