| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 56.2 km |
| Coordinates | 10.198, 126.197 |
| UTC time | 1997-07-21 10:44:38.280 |
Earthquake details
Monday, July 21, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Monday, July 21, 1997 at 10:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Surigao City (Philippines - PH), about 89.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.197 and latitude 10.198.
| Location | Surigao City |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-07-21
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Surigao City | 89.4 km |
| Tandag | 124.6 km |
| Cabadbaran | 140.0 km |
| Butuan | 156.4 km |
| Libertad | 159.1 km |
| Buenavista | 161.1 km |
| Bayugan | 167.3 km |
| Tacloban City | 174.8 km |
| Panalanoy | 175.2 km |
| Mariano | 192.7 km |
| Gingoog | 194.4 km |
| Ormoc City | 195.8 km |
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The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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M 4.3
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Tandag
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