| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 53.0 km |
| Coordinates | -9.303, 124.906 |
| UTC time | 1978-05-01 11:41:24.200 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 1, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Monday, May 1, 1978 at 11:41 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Atambua (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 22.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 124.906 and latitude -9.303.
| Location | Atambua |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-05-01
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