| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 54.0 km |
| Coordinates | 3.491, 126.716 |
| UTC time | 1980-01-01 19:19:05.900 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 1, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Tuesday, January 1, 1980 at 19:19 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tobelo (Philippines - PH), about 243.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.716 and latitude 3.491.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-01-01
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