| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 77.0 km |
| Coordinates | 2.888, 126.443 |
| UTC time | 1979-07-22 13:16:06.500 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, July 22, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Sunday, July 22, 1979 at 13:16 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tobelo (Philippines - PH), about 216.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.443 and latitude 2.888.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-07-22
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