| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 73.0 km |
| Coordinates | 6.034, 126.312 |
| UTC time | 1980-01-02 21:59:39.400 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, January 2, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Wednesday, January 2, 1980 at 21:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Malita (Philippines - PH), about 88.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.312 and latitude 6.034.
| Location | Malita |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-01-02
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