| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 115.7 km |
| Coordinates | -5.719, 130.796 |
| UTC time | 1988-01-19 12:32:06.090 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 19, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Tuesday, January 19, 1988 at 12:32 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tual (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 216.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 130.796 and latitude -5.719.
| Location | Ambon City |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-01-19
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