| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 535.0 km |
| Coordinates | -4.946, 125.247 |
| UTC time | 1978-02-21 07:14:05.300 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, February 21, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Tuesday, February 21, 1978 at 07:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Katobu (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 279.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.247 and latitude -4.946.
| Location | Ambon City |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-02-21
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