| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 614.0 km |
| Coordinates | 3.629, 122.074 |
| UTC time | 1979-04-09 06:31:52.300 |
Earthquake details
Monday, April 9, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Monday, April 9, 1979 at 06:31 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Jolo (Philippines - PH), about 294.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 122.074 and latitude 3.629.
| Location | Zamboanga City |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-04-09
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