| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 150.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.518, 120.681 |
| UTC time | 1981-12-21 01:50:18.860 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 21, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Monday, December 21, 1981 at 01:50 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ruteng (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 26.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 120.681 and latitude -8.518.
| Location | Ruteng |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-12-21
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