| Magnitude | 6.5 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -2.481, 139.054 |
| UTC time | 1923-09-16 16:34:47.070 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, September 16, 1923 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Sunday, September 16, 1923 at 16:34 UTC with a magnitude of 6.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Abepura (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 176.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.054 and latitude -2.481.
| Location | Jayapura |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1923-09-16
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