| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 173.0 km |
| Coordinates | -7.652, 127.410 |
| UTC time | 1978-11-21 11:55:44.600 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, November 21, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Timor-Leste on Tuesday, November 21, 1978 at 11:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Dili (Timor-Leste - TL), about 226.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 127.410 and latitude -7.652.
| Location | Dili |
| Country | Timor-Leste (TL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-11-21
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