| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.5 km |
| Coordinates | -2.751, 139.157 |
| UTC time | 1981-08-17 02:17:41.520 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 17, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Monday, August 17, 1981 at 02:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Wamena (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 151.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.157 and latitude -2.751.
| Location | Jayapura |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-08-17
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