| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 142.0 km |
| Coordinates | 5.987, 125.919 |
| UTC time | 1979-02-11 22:22:20.900 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, February 11, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Sunday, February 11, 1979 at 22:22 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Malita (Philippines - PH), about 58.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.919 and latitude 5.987.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1979-02-11
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