| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 45.0 km |
| Coordinates | -2.712, 138.891 |
| UTC time | 1968-07-02 18:40:10.360 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, July 2, 1968 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Tuesday, July 2, 1968 at 18:40 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Wamena (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 154.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 138.891 and latitude -2.712.
| Location | Abepura |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1968-07-02
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