| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 42.977, -7.077 |
| UTC time | 1979-12-18 05:47:33.500 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 18, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Spain on Tuesday, December 18, 1979 at 05:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Lugo (Spain - ES), about 39.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -7.077 and latitude 42.977.
| Location | Lugo |
| Country | Spain (ES) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-12-18
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