| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 432.3 km |
| Coordinates | -7.382, 125.715 |
| UTC time | 1997-04-21 14:01:24.350 |
Earthquake details
Monday, April 21, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Timor-Leste on Monday, April 21, 1997 at 14:01 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Dili (Timor-Leste - TL), about 131.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.715 and latitude -7.382.
| Location | Dili |
| Country | Timor-Leste (TL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-04-21
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