| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 13.954, 124.502 |
| UTC time | 1979-12-27 18:23:02.600 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, December 27, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Thursday, December 27, 1979 at 18:23 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tabaco (Philippines - PH), about 106.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 124.502 and latitude 13.954.
| Location | Legaspi City |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-12-27
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