| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 57.6 km |
| Coordinates | 2.259, 127.992 |
| UTC time | 1989-02-28 01:25:34.210 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, February 28, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Tuesday, February 28, 1989 at 01:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tobelo (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 59.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 127.992 and latitude 2.259.
| Location | Tobelo |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-02-28
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