| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 55.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.234, 125.239 |
| UTC time | 1980-05-17 05:59:06.200 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 17, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Timor-Leste on Saturday, May 17, 1980 at 05:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Dili (Timor-Leste - TL), about 51.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.239 and latitude -8.234.
| Location | Dili |
| Country | Timor-Leste (TL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-05-17
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