| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 6.0 km |
| Coordinates | -30.812, 117.179 |
| UTC time | 1979-06-02 09:47:58.100 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, June 2, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Australia on Saturday, June 2, 1979 at 09:47 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Perth (Australia - AU), about 178.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 117.179 and latitude -30.812.
| Location | Perth |
| Country | Australia (AU) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1979-06-02
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