| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 135.0 km |
| Coordinates | 6.117, 125.916 |
| UTC time | 1979-12-09 02:20:33.700 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, December 9, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Sunday, December 9, 1979 at 02:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Malita (Philippines - PH), about 47.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.916 and latitude 6.117.
| Location | Malita |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-12-09
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