| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -2.519, 139.588 |
| UTC time | 1989-02-28 22:39:48.080 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, February 28, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Tuesday, February 28, 1989 at 22:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Abepura (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 116.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.588 and latitude -2.519.
| Location | Jayapura |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-02-28
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