| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 6.444, 125.723 |
| UTC time | 1979-08-25 00:55:06.400 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 25, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Saturday, August 25, 1979 at 00:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Malita (Philippines - PH), about 12.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.723 and latitude 6.444.
| Location | Malita |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-08-25
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