| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 63.0 km |
| Coordinates | -2.807, 138.830 |
| UTC time | 1978-12-07 18:34:54.100 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, December 7, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Thursday, December 7, 1978 at 18:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Wamena (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 144.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 138.830 and latitude -2.807.
| Location | Wamena |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-12-07
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