| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 12.973, 124.299 |
| UTC time | 2008-08-17 20:46:45.630 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 17, 2008 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Philippines on Sunday, August 17, 2008 at 20:46 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Sorsogon (Philippines - PH), about 33.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 124.299 and latitude 12.973.
| Location | Sorsogon |
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2008-08-17
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