| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 29.0 km |
| Coordinates | -10.374, 120.479 |
| UTC time | 1972-10-17 21:23:17.220 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, October 17, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Tuesday, October 17, 1972 at 21:23 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Waingapu (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 83.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 120.479 and latitude -10.374.
| Location | Waingapu |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-10-17
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