| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 52.0 km |
| Coordinates | -2.927, 127.973 |
| UTC time | 1981-02-09 09:14:01.920 |
Earthquake details
Monday, February 9, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Monday, February 9, 1981 at 09:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ambon City (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 88.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 127.973 and latitude -2.927.
| Location | Ambon City |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-02-09
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M 4.7
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