| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 606.0 km |
| Coordinates | 3.734, 122.543 |
| UTC time | 1980-01-30 00:38:06.900 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, January 30, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Wednesday, January 30, 1980 at 00:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Jolo (Philippines - PH), about 309.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 122.543 and latitude 3.734.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-01-30
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