| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 89.0 km |
| Coordinates | 2.230, 126.765 |
| UTC time | 1976-01-20 12:23:14.500 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 20, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Tuesday, January 20, 1976 at 12:23 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tobelo (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 149.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.765 and latitude 2.230.
| Location | Ternate |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-01-20
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