| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -2.752, 119.756 |
| UTC time | 1972-04-16 22:35:44.590 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, April 16, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Sunday, April 16, 1972 at 22:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Rantepao (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 28.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 119.756 and latitude -2.752.
| Location | Rantepao |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-04-16
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