| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.869, 128.327 |
| UTC time | 1938-08-30 17:08:41.600 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 30, 1938 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Tuesday, August 30, 1938 at 17:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ambon City (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 25.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 128.327 and latitude -3.869.
| Location | Ambon City |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1938-08-30
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