| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 108.0 km |
| Coordinates | -7.106, 129.022 |
| UTC time | 1978-02-17 15:07:42.900 |
Earthquake details
Friday, February 17, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Friday, February 17, 1978 at 15:07 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ambon City (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 390.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 129.022 and latitude -7.106.
| Location | Ambon City |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-02-17
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