| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 45.0 km |
| Coordinates | -2.814, 138.956 |
| UTC time | 1978-04-25 07:34:54.000 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, April 25, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Tuesday, April 25, 1978 at 07:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Wamena (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 142.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 138.956 and latitude -2.814.
| Location | Jayapura |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-04-25
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