| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 58.0 km |
| Coordinates | 9.937, 126.322 |
| UTC time | 1978-12-02 18:07:16.200 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 2, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Saturday, December 2, 1978 at 18:07 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Surigao City (Philippines - PH), about 92.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.322 and latitude 9.937.
| Location | Surigao City |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-12-02
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Surigao City | 92.2 km |
| Tandag | 96.5 km |
| Cabadbaran | 125.2 km |
| Butuan | 139.3 km |
| Libertad | 142.6 km |
| Bayugan | 144.9 km |
| Buenavista | 146.5 km |
| Mariano | 180.6 km |
| Gingoog | 182.4 km |
| Bislig | 191.7 km |
| Tacloban City | 204.7 km |
| Panalanoy | 205.2 km |
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