| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 62.0 km |
| Coordinates | -9.601, 118.922 |
| UTC time | 1975-05-20 21:33:10.100 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 20, 1975 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Tuesday, May 20, 1975 at 21:33 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tambolaka (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 39.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 118.922 and latitude -9.601.
| Location | Tambolaka |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1975-05-20
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