| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.5 km |
| Coordinates | 1.985, 129.488 |
| UTC time | 1981-03-16 17:55:28.240 |
Earthquake details
Monday, March 16, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Monday, March 16, 1981 at 17:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tobelo (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 167.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 129.488 and latitude 1.985.
| Location | Tobelo |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-03-16
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