| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -9.068, 123.877 |
| UTC time | 1979-05-01 04:36:28.300 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 1, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Tuesday, May 1, 1979 at 04:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kefamenanu (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 78.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 123.877 and latitude -9.068.
| Location | Kefamenanu |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-05-01
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