| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 168.0 km |
| Coordinates | -6.294, 129.703 |
| UTC time | 1978-01-09 21:54:12.800 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 9, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Monday, January 9, 1978 at 21:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ambon City (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 334.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 129.703 and latitude -6.294.
| Location | Ambon City |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-01-09
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