| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.139, 135.130 |
| UTC time | 1978-11-16 16:47:35.500 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, November 16, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Thursday, November 16, 1978 at 16:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nabire (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 48.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 135.130 and latitude -3.139.
| Location | Nabire |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-11-16
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