| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 54.0 km |
| Coordinates | 6.054, 125.989 |
| UTC time | 1978-09-26 19:21:45.300 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, September 26, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Tuesday, September 26, 1978 at 19:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Malita (Philippines - PH), about 58.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.989 and latitude 6.054.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-09-26
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