| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 36.0 km |
| Coordinates | -2.542, 138.293 |
| UTC time | 1975-03-17 22:40:36.000 |
Earthquake details
Monday, March 17, 1975 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Monday, March 17, 1975 at 22:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Wamena (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 187.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 138.293 and latitude -2.542.
| Location | Wamena |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1975-03-17
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