Earthquake details

Tuesday, December 12, 1978 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Philippines on Tuesday, December 12, 1978 at 11:44 UTC with a magnitude of 6.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Muricay (Philippines - PH), about 55.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 123.492 and latitude 7.330.

Magnitude 6.9
Alert Severe
Depth 33.0 km
Coordinates 7.330, 123.492
UTC time 1978-12-12 11:44:16.000
Location Cotabato City
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Severe

Earthquake map 1978-12-12

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