| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -2.796, 141.906 |
| UTC time | 1978-10-06 07:20:32.200 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 6, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Friday, October 6, 1978 at 07:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Jayapura (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 135.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.906 and latitude -2.796.
| Location | Jayapura |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-10-06
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