| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 87.1 km |
| Coordinates | 1.529, 126.356 |
| UTC time | 1981-12-18 18:31:40.660 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 18, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Friday, December 18, 1981 at 18:31 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bitung (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 137.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 126.356 and latitude 1.529.
| Location | Manado |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-12-18
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