Earthquake details

Wednesday, May 21, 1997 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Spain on Wednesday, May 21, 1997 at 23:49 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Lugo (Spain - ES), about 37.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -7.128 and latitude 42.895.

Magnitude 5.3
Alert Strong
Depth 18.7 km
Coordinates 42.895, -7.128
UTC time 1997-05-21 23:49:43.760
Location Lugo
Country Spain (ES)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1997-05-21

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