| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 22.0 km |
| Coordinates | 3.239, 96.473 |
| UTC time | 1978-04-07 22:48:07.600 |
Earthquake details
Friday, April 7, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Friday, April 7, 1978 at 22:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Meulaboh (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 107.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 96.473 and latitude 3.239.
| Location | Meulaboh |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-04-07
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