| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -12.422, 119.765 |
| UTC time | 1981-10-24 16:38:59.980 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, October 24, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Saturday, October 24, 1981 at 16:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Waingapu (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 312.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 119.765 and latitude -12.422.
| Location | Waingapu |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-10-24
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