| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -4.607, 139.954 |
| UTC time | 1976-07-17 05:32:43.200 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 17, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Saturday, July 17, 1976 at 05:32 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Wamena (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 125.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.954 and latitude -4.607.
| Location | Wamena |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-07-17
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