| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 626.2 km |
| Coordinates | -6.993, 123.400 |
| UTC time | 1988-12-05 11:22:06.800 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 5, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Monday, December 5, 1988 at 11:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bau-Bau (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 191.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 123.400 and latitude -6.993.
| Location | Bau-Bau |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-12-05
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