| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 183.8 km |
| Coordinates | 0.292, 121.518 |
| UTC time | 1985-05-21 19:12:53.240 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 21, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Tuesday, May 21, 1985 at 19:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Gorontalo (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 174.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 121.518 and latitude 0.292.
| Location | Gorontalo |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-05-21
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