| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -6.306, 131.913 |
| UTC time | 1978-05-08 11:37:37.100 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 8, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Monday, May 8, 1978 at 11:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tual (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 119.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 131.913 and latitude -6.306.
| Location | Tual |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-05-08
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