| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 52.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.639, 141.839 |
| UTC time | 1979-04-24 21:13:32.000 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, April 24, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Tuesday, April 24, 1979 at 21:13 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Jayapura (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 175.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.839 and latitude -3.639.
| Location | Jayapura |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-04-24
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