| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.763, 137.385 |
| UTC time | 1989-01-06 13:39:57.310 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 6, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Friday, January 6, 1989 at 13:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Wamena (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 177.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 137.385 and latitude -3.763.
| Location | Wamena |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-01-06
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