| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.4 km |
| Coordinates | -2.930, -77.806 |
| UTC time | 1997-08-11 12:55:04.180 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 11, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Ecuador on Monday, August 11, 1997 at 12:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Azogues (Ecuador - EC), about 117.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -77.806 and latitude -2.930.
| Location | Cuenca |
| Country | Ecuador (EC) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-08-11
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