| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.822, 135.516 |
| UTC time | 1988-01-12 05:58:49.730 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 12, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Tuesday, January 12, 1988 at 05:58 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nabire (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 51.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 135.516 and latitude -3.822.
| Location | Nabire |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-01-12
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