| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -11.678, 117.323 |
| UTC time | 1978-05-09 19:38:41.600 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 9, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Tuesday, May 9, 1978 at 19:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tambolaka (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 326.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 117.323 and latitude -11.678.
| Location | Mataram |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-05-09
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