| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 46.0 km |
| Coordinates | -2.833, 136.197 |
| UTC time | 1979-01-30 17:04:15.700 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 30, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Tuesday, January 30, 1979 at 17:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nabire (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 97.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 136.197 and latitude -2.833.
| Location | Nabire |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-01-30
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