| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -1.918, 134.173 |
| UTC time | 1979-11-16 18:10:48.500 |
Earthquake details
Friday, November 16, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Friday, November 16, 1979 at 18:10 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Manokwari (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 118.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 134.173 and latitude -1.918.
| Location | Manokwari |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-11-16
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