| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 46.0 km |
| Coordinates | -4.323, 139.491 |
| UTC time | 1977-08-27 14:03:43.000 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 27, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Saturday, August 27, 1977 at 14:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Wamena (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 65.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.491 and latitude -4.323.
| Location | Wamena |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-08-27
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