| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 58.0 km |
| Coordinates | 3.497, 126.858 |
| UTC time | 1979-09-10 17:43:08.200 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 10, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Monday, September 10, 1979 at 17:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tobelo (Philippines - PH), about 234.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.858 and latitude 3.497.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-09-10
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