| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -4.511, 139.390 |
| UTC time | 1981-02-28 03:16:00.120 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, February 28, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Saturday, February 28, 1981 at 03:16 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Wamena (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 67.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.390 and latitude -4.511.
| Location | Wamena |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-02-28
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