| Magnitude | 6.6 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 176.1 km |
| Coordinates | -6.069, 129.569 |
| UTC time | 1969-08-08 20:44:20.250 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 8, 1969 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Friday, August 8, 1969 at 20:44 UTC with a magnitude of 6.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ambon City (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 305.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 129.569 and latitude -6.069.
| Location | Ambon City |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1969-08-08
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