| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 34.6 km |
| Coordinates | -2.041, 128.811 |
| UTC time | 1983-04-12 18:25:30.210 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, April 12, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Tuesday, April 12, 1983 at 18:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Masohi (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 141.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 128.811 and latitude -2.041.
| Location | Ambon City |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-04-12
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