| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 52.4 km |
| Coordinates | -9.967, 119.550 |
| UTC time | 1972-09-18 20:35:40.160 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 18, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Monday, September 18, 1972 at 20:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tambolaka (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 69.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 119.550 and latitude -9.967.
| Location | Waingapu |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-09-18
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