QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/usp000143h
USGS usp000143h
19 Nov 1979, 22:17
3 km NW of Kiupo, Philippines
A magnitude 6.1 mb earthquake at 85 km depth.
Published location
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5.861000, 125.295000
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Event ID
usp000143h
Coordinates
5.861, 125.295
Network
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Significance
572