| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 56.9 km |
| Coordinates | 2.587, 96.127 |
| UTC time | 1988-01-05 08:48:06.680 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 5, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Tuesday, January 5, 1988 at 08:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Meulaboh (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 173.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 96.127 and latitude 2.587.
| Location | Meulaboh |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-01-05
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