| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -2.019, 133.222 |
| UTC time | 1938-12-24 20:04:14.100 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 24, 1938 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Saturday, December 24, 1938 at 20:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Manokwari (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 159.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 133.222 and latitude -2.019.
| Location | Manokwari |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1938-12-24
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