| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 101.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.923, 137.864 |
| UTC time | 1978-02-01 08:44:49.000 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, February 1, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Wednesday, February 1, 1978 at 08:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Wamena (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 121.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 137.864 and latitude -3.923.
| Location | Wamena |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-02-01
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