| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -2.546, 138.225 |
| UTC time | 1975-03-17 22:11:01.600 |
Earthquake details
Monday, March 17, 1975 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Monday, March 17, 1975 at 22:11 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Wamena (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 190.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 138.225 and latitude -2.546.
| Location | Wamena |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1975-03-17
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