| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 59.0 km |
| Coordinates | -9.126, 119.129 |
| UTC time | 1978-09-29 07:04:58.900 |
Earthquake details
Friday, September 29, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Friday, September 29, 1978 at 07:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tambolaka (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 35.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 119.129 and latitude -9.126.
| Location | Tambolaka |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-09-29
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