| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 50.0 km |
| Coordinates | 3.613, 126.719 |
| UTC time | 1979-05-16 17:59:57.200 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, May 16, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Wednesday, May 16, 1979 at 17:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tobelo (Philippines - PH), about 254.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.719 and latitude 3.613.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-05-16
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