| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -2.465, 138.222 |
| UTC time | 1987-10-26 02:53:47.850 |
Earthquake details
Monday, October 26, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Monday, October 26, 1987 at 02:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Wamena (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 198.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 138.222 and latitude -2.465.
| Location | Wamena |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-10-26
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