| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 95.9 km |
| Coordinates | 2.366, 127.535 |
| UTC time | 1972-08-01 19:06:35.870 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 1, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Tuesday, August 1, 1972 at 19:06 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The epicenter is located at longitude 127.535 and latitude 2.366.
| Location | Tobelo |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1972-08-01
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