| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 52.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.567, 130.712 |
| UTC time | 1979-08-13 23:58:39.000 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 13, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Monday, August 13, 1979 at 23:58 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tual (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 226.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 130.712 and latitude -5.567.
| Location | Ambon City |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-08-13
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