| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 228.4 km |
| Coordinates | -4.458, 128.419 |
| UTC time | 1985-12-17 14:56:50.420 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 17, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Tuesday, December 17, 1985 at 14:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ambon City (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 88.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 128.419 and latitude -4.458.
| Location | Ambon City |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-12-17
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