| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 74.0 km |
| Coordinates | -2.715, 138.363 |
| UTC time | 1987-01-01 16:25:34.110 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, January 1, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Thursday, January 1, 1987 at 16:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Wamena (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 166.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 138.363 and latitude -2.715.
| Location | Wamena |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-01-01
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