| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 96.0 km |
| Coordinates | 13.642, 120.698 |
| UTC time | 1979-12-14 08:48:53.300 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 14, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Friday, December 14, 1979 at 08:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Balayan (Philippines - PH), about 33.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 120.698 and latitude 13.642.
| Location | Batangas |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-12-14
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