| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 147.3 km |
| Coordinates | 6.495, 125.987 |
| UTC time | 1998-08-05 12:13:29.210 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, August 5, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Wednesday, August 5, 1998 at 12:13 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Malita (Philippines - PH), about 42.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.987 and latitude 6.495.
| Location | Malita |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-08-05
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