| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -9.925, 120.328 |
| UTC time | 1949-05-16 04:32:24.400 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 16, 1949 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Monday, May 16, 1949 at 04:32 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Waingapu (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 30.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 120.328 and latitude -9.925.
| Location | Waingapu |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1949-05-16
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