| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 16.0 km |
| Coordinates | -2.873, 141.499 |
| UTC time | 1980-02-12 18:02:46.900 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, February 12, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Tuesday, February 12, 1980 at 18:02 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Jayapura (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 94.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.499 and latitude -2.873.
| Location | Jayapura |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-02-12
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