| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 49.0 km |
| Coordinates | 5.371, 126.325 |
| UTC time | 1997-08-23 18:33:44.140 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 23, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Saturday, August 23, 1997 at 18:33 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Malita (Philippines - PH), about 140.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.325 and latitude 5.371.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-08-23
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