| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 41.3 km |
| Coordinates | -0.339, 119.835 |
| UTC time | 1985-12-29 21:57:35.280 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, December 29, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Sunday, December 29, 1985 at 21:57 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Palu (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 63.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 119.835 and latitude -0.339.
| Location | Palu |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-12-29
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