| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 54.5 km |
| Coordinates | 7.127, 126.864 |
| UTC time | 1997-08-21 20:27:23.650 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, August 21, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Thursday, August 21, 1997 at 20:27 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mati (Philippines - PH), about 74.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.864 and latitude 7.127.
| Location | Mati |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-08-21
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