| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -4.950, 133.918 |
| UTC time | 1978-04-03 12:09:46.700 |
Earthquake details
Monday, April 3, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Monday, April 3, 1978 at 12:09 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tual (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 149.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 133.918 and latitude -4.950.
| Location | Tual |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-04-03
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