| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.863, 129.789 |
| UTC time | 1985-03-12 22:09:18.590 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, March 12, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Tuesday, March 12, 1985 at 22:09 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Masohi (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 110.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 129.789 and latitude -3.863.
| Location | Ambon City |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-03-12
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