| Magnitude | 6.5 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 0.677, 118.938 |
| UTC time | 1921-05-14 11:17:55.440 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 14, 1921 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Saturday, May 14, 1921 at 11:17 UTC with a magnitude of 6.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bontang (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 172.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 118.938 and latitude 0.677.
| Location | Bontang |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1921-05-14
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