| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 125.0 km |
| Coordinates | 3.118, 128.159 |
| UTC time | 1979-04-15 04:15:37.400 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, April 15, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Sunday, April 15, 1979 at 04:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tobelo (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 155.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 128.159 and latitude 3.118.
| Location | Tobelo |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-04-15
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