| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 21.0 km |
| Coordinates | -2.890, 141.514 |
| UTC time | 1988-12-30 00:27:49.170 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 30, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Friday, December 30, 1988 at 00:27 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Jayapura (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 97.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 141.514 and latitude -2.890.
| Location | Jayapura |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-12-30
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