| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 106.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.665, 124.047 |
| UTC time | 1978-02-12 03:34:29.100 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, February 12, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Sunday, February 12, 1978 at 03:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kefamenanu (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 99.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 124.047 and latitude -8.665.
| Location | Kefamenanu |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-02-12
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