| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 615.0 km |
| Coordinates | -4.054, 123.149 |
| UTC time | 1979-05-13 17:30:56.800 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 13, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Sunday, May 13, 1979 at 17:30 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kendari (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 70.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 123.149 and latitude -4.054.
| Location | Kendari |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-05-13
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