| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -9.942, 118.942 |
| UTC time | 1938-08-24 15:43:49.720 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, August 24, 1938 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Wednesday, August 24, 1938 at 15:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tambolaka (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 65.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 118.942 and latitude -9.942.
| Location | Tambolaka |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1938-08-24
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