| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 87.0 km |
| Coordinates | 3.039, 126.470 |
| UTC time | 1978-11-21 03:57:35.100 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, November 21, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Tuesday, November 21, 1978 at 03:57 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tobelo (Philippines - PH), about 225.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.470 and latitude 3.039.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-11-21
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