| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 162.0 km |
| Coordinates | 13.708, 120.875 |
| UTC time | 1979-08-19 10:06:33.000 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 19, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Sunday, August 19, 1979 at 10:06 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bauan (Philippines - PH), about 17.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 120.875 and latitude 13.708.
| Location | Batangas |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-08-19
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