| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.276, 138.913 |
| UTC time | 1985-03-21 18:39:14.980 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, March 21, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Thursday, March 21, 1985 at 18:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Wamena (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 91.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 138.913 and latitude -3.276.
| Location | Wamena |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-03-21
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