| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 138.0 km |
| Coordinates | 5.991, 125.844 |
| UTC time | 1978-10-07 02:33:22.000 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, October 7, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Saturday, October 7, 1978 at 02:33 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Malita (Philippines - PH), about 53.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.844 and latitude 5.991.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-10-07
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