| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 4.579, 125.151 |
| UTC time | 1979-04-08 14:33:08.300 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, April 8, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Sunday, April 8, 1979 at 14:33 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Alabel (Philippines - PH), about 170.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.151 and latitude 4.579.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-04-08
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