| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 155.0 km |
| Coordinates | 5.969, 125.905 |
| UTC time | 1979-10-22 19:00:32.100 |
Earthquake details
Monday, October 22, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Monday, October 22, 1979 at 19:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Malita (Philippines - PH), about 59.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.905 and latitude 5.969.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-10-22
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