| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 2.924, 126.499 |
| UTC time | 1978-12-11 15:27:39.300 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 11, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Monday, December 11, 1978 at 15:27 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tobelo (Philippines - PH), about 214.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.499 and latitude 2.924.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-12-11
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