| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 239.0 km |
| Coordinates | 2.430, 128.563 |
| UTC time | 1978-12-24 12:36:39.200 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, December 24, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Sunday, December 24, 1978 at 12:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tobelo (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 99.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 128.563 and latitude 2.430.
| Location | Tobelo |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-12-24
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