| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 5.436, 126.431 |
| UTC time | 1997-08-29 19:21:56.270 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 29, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Friday, August 29, 1997 at 19:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Malita (Philippines - PH), about 141.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.431 and latitude 5.436.
| Location | General Santos |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-08-29
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