| Magnitude | 6.6 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -2.825, 127.512 |
| UTC time | 1942-07-29 22:49:18.490 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, July 29, 1942 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Wednesday, July 29, 1942 at 22:49 UTC with a magnitude of 6.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ambon City (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 122.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 127.512 and latitude -2.825.
| Location | Ambon City |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1942-07-29
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