| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 81.0 km |
| Coordinates | 5.767, 124.730 |
| UTC time | 1979-02-11 17:30:18.200 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, February 11, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Sunday, February 11, 1979 at 17:30 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is General Santos (Philippines - PH), about 62.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 124.730 and latitude 5.767.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-02-11
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