| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 25.0 km |
| Coordinates | -2.728, 127.408 |
| UTC time | 1954-08-14 22:56:16.360 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 14, 1954 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Saturday, August 14, 1954 at 22:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ambon City (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 138.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 127.408 and latitude -2.728.
| Location | Ambon City |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1954-08-14
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M 4.7
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