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.

Magnitude 6.1
Alert Severe
Depth 142.0 km
Coordinates 5.987, 125.919
UTC time 1979-02-11 22:22:20.900
Location General Santos
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Severe

Earthquake map 1979-02-11

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