| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 423.3 km |
| Coordinates | -5.335, 126.550 |
| UTC time | 1972-11-27 15:17:41.820 |
Earthquake details
Monday, November 27, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Monday, November 27, 1972 at 15:17 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ambon City (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 257.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.550 and latitude -5.335.
| Location | Ambon City |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1972-11-27
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