| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 108.0 km |
| Coordinates | 3.387, 126.419 |
| UTC time | 1979-09-08 17:20:01.300 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 8, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Saturday, September 8, 1979 at 17:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tobelo (Philippines - PH), about 255.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.419 and latitude 3.387.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-09-08
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