| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -4.969, 133.584 |
| UTC time | 1978-01-16 17:26:22.600 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 16, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Monday, January 16, 1978 at 17:26 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tual (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 117.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 133.584 and latitude -4.969.
| Location | Tual |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-01-16
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