| Magnitude | 6.6 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -4.921, 141.324 |
| UTC time | 1917-07-27 23:36:15.740 |
Earthquake details
Friday, July 27, 1917 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Friday, July 27, 1917 at 23:36 UTC with a magnitude of 6.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Abepura (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 269.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.324 and latitude -4.921.
| Location | Jayapura |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1917-07-27
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