| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 63.0 km |
| Coordinates | 5.984, 126.188 |
| UTC time | 1980-01-02 20:58:44.200 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, January 2, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Wednesday, January 2, 1980 at 20:58 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Malita (Philippines - PH), about 79.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.188 and latitude 5.984.
| Location | Malita |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1980-01-02
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