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