| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 61.0 km |
| Coordinates | 5.683, 124.696 |
| UTC time | 1979-02-19 00:35:46.300 |
Earthquake details
Monday, February 19, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Monday, February 19, 1979 at 00:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is General Santos (Philippines - PH), about 71.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 124.696 and latitude 5.683.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-02-19
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