| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -10.946, 119.371 |
| UTC time | 1979-03-13 22:18:39.600 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, March 13, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Tuesday, March 13, 1979 at 22:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tambolaka (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 169.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 119.371 and latitude -10.946.
| Location | Waingapu |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-03-13
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