| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -2.120, 121.107 |
| UTC time | 1979-02-12 07:47:24.300 |
Earthquake details
Monday, February 12, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Monday, February 12, 1979 at 07:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Poso (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 89.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 121.107 and latitude -2.120.
| Location | Poso |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-02-12
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