| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -4.036, 127.893 |
| UTC time | 1983-03-12 00:53:40.180 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 12, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Saturday, March 12, 1983 at 00:53 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ambon City (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 49.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 127.893 and latitude -4.036.
| Location | Ambon City |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1983-03-12
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