| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 2.502, 127.457 |
| UTC time | 1986-08-12 16:09:37.360 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 12, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Tuesday, August 12, 1986 at 16:09 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tobelo (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 105.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 127.457 and latitude 2.502.
| Location | Ternate |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-08-12
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