| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.215, 125.456 |
| UTC time | 1978-11-25 05:22:45.500 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, November 25, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Saturday, November 25, 1978 at 05:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Katobu (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 305.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.456 and latitude -5.215.
| Location | Ambon City |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-11-25
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