| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -1.155, 136.416 |
| UTC time | 1979-10-16 10:04:27.800 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, October 16, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Tuesday, October 16, 1979 at 10:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Manokwari (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 263.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 136.416 and latitude -1.155.
| Location | Manokwari |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-10-16
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