| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 147.0 km |
| Coordinates | -7.218, 129.882 |
| UTC time | 1978-10-30 15:15:25.100 |
Earthquake details
Monday, October 30, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Monday, October 30, 1978 at 15:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tual (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 363.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 129.882 and latitude -7.218.
| Location | Tual |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-10-30
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