| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.770, 131.469 |
| UTC time | 1988-01-11 23:15:01.650 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 11, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Monday, January 11, 1988 at 23:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tual (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 251.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 131.469 and latitude -3.770.
| Location | Ambon City |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-01-11
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