| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 3.502, 126.846 |
| UTC time | 1979-12-23 08:33:59.100 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, December 23, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Sunday, December 23, 1979 at 08:33 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tobelo (Philippines - PH), about 236.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.846 and latitude 3.502.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-12-23
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