| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 115.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.565, 140.251 |
| UTC time | 1978-09-12 14:03:59.500 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, September 12, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Tuesday, September 12, 1978 at 14:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Abepura (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 115.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 140.251 and latitude -3.565.
| Location | Jayapura |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-09-12
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