| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 2.757, 126.997 |
| UTC time | 1974-05-12 12:00:50.000 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 12, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Sunday, May 12, 1974 at 12:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tobelo (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 160.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.997 and latitude 2.757.
| Location | Tobelo |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-05-12
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