Earthquake details

Monday, November 19, 1979 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Philippines on Monday, November 19, 1979 at 22:17 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Alabel (Philippines - PH), about 26.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.295 and latitude 5.861.

Magnitude 6.1
Alert Severe
Depth 85.0 km
Coordinates 5.861, 125.295
UTC time 1979-11-19 22:17:20.200
Location General Santos
Country Philippines (PH)
Severity Severe

Earthquake map 1979-11-19

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