| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 63.0 km |
| Coordinates | 8.133, 122.222 |
| UTC time | 1979-10-05 16:52:39.600 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 5, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Friday, October 5, 1979 at 16:52 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Dipolog City (Philippines - PH), about 131.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 122.222 and latitude 8.133.
| Location | Zamboanga City |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-10-05
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