| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 56.0 km |
| Coordinates | 8.028, 126.596 |
| UTC time | 1978-11-16 10:45:08.800 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, November 16, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Thursday, November 16, 1978 at 10:45 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bislig (Philippines - PH), about 37.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.596 and latitude 8.028.
| Location | Bislig |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-11-16
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