| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 68.9 km |
| Coordinates | 6.713, 126.427 |
| UTC time | 1997-08-19 11:33:29.870 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 19, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Tuesday, August 19, 1997 at 11:33 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mati (Philippines - PH), about 35.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.427 and latitude 6.713.
| Location | Mati |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-08-19
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