| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 134.7 km |
| Coordinates | 5.848, 126.252 |
| UTC time | 1997-01-18 04:06:42.000 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 18, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Saturday, January 18, 1997 at 04:06 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Malita (Philippines - PH), about 94.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.252 and latitude 5.848.
| Location | Malita |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-01-18
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