| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 30.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.393, 139.997 |
| UTC time | 1971-01-12 14:57:12.770 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 12, 1971 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Tuesday, January 12, 1971 at 14:57 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Abepura (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 113.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.997 and latitude -3.393.
| Location | Jayapura |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1971-01-12
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