| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 12.403, 123.834 |
| UTC time | 1998-08-01 21:21:34.260 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 1, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Saturday, August 1, 1998 at 21:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Masbate (Philippines - PH), about 23.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 123.834 and latitude 12.403.
| Location | Masbate |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-08-01
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