| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 51.0 km |
| Coordinates | -4.170, 123.363 |
| UTC time | 1978-01-20 21:31:16.700 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 20, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Friday, January 20, 1978 at 21:31 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kendari (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 96.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 123.363 and latitude -4.170.
| Location | Kendari |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-01-20
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