| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.569, 141.699 |
| UTC time | 1937-01-04 22:47:07.750 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 4, 1937 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Monday, January 4, 1937 at 22:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Jayapura (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 158.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.699 and latitude -3.569.
| Location | Jayapura |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1937-01-04
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