| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 61.2 km |
| Coordinates | -5.441, 131.392 |
| UTC time | 1972-01-29 20:34:13.610 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 29, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Saturday, January 29, 1972 at 20:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tual (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 152.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 131.392 and latitude -5.441.
| Location | Tual |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-01-29
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