| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 44.0 km |
| Coordinates | 7.752, 122.142 |
| UTC time | 1979-12-22 02:29:02.200 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 22, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Saturday, December 22, 1979 at 02:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Recodo (Philippines - PH), about 91.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 122.142 and latitude 7.752.
| Location | Zamboanga City |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-12-22
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