| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 105.7 km |
| Coordinates | -4.758, 142.385 |
| UTC time | 1983-02-28 22:17:58.940 |
Earthquake details
Monday, February 28, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Monday, February 28, 1983 at 22:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mount Hagen (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 238.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.385 and latitude -4.758.
| Location | Jayapura |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-02-28
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