| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 157.0 km |
| Coordinates | 1.879, 127.478 |
| UTC time | 1978-02-05 23:10:32.900 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, February 5, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Sunday, February 5, 1978 at 23:10 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tobelo (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 61.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 127.478 and latitude 1.879.
| Location | Tobelo |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-02-05
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