Data last collected:
6 Sept 2001, 06:17
7 km NNW of Santa Monica, Philippines
A magnitude 5 mb earthquake at 33 km depth.
Published location
Where is 7 km NNW of Santa Monica, Philippines?
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10.080000, 126.010000
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Depth in another unit
The recorded event depth of 33 km is approximately 20.51 miles below the source reference surface. Depth alone does not describe damage or local hazard.
Interpreting the recorded coordinates
The published position for 7 km NNW of Santa Monica, Philippines is 10.08° north and 126.01° east. This expresses the source coordinates in hemispheres; it does not establish an entrance, public access or a safe route.