| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 55.0 km |
| Coordinates | -2.940, 138.855 |
| UTC time | 1974-04-05 22:41:29.100 |
Earthquake details
Friday, April 5, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Friday, April 5, 1974 at 22:41 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Wamena (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 129.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 138.855 and latitude -2.940.
| Location | Wamena |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-04-05
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