| Magnitude | 7.6 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -1.868, 135.017 |
| UTC time | 1947-05-27 05:58:57.740 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 27, 1947 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Tuesday, May 27, 1947 at 05:58 UTC with a magnitude of 7.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Manokwari (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 154.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 135.017 and latitude -1.868.
| Location | Manokwari |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 1947-05-27
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