| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 423.3 km |
| Coordinates | -5.870, 127.769 |
| UTC time | 1989-03-24 08:15:57.380 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 24, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Friday, March 24, 1989 at 08:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ambon City (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 246.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 127.769 and latitude -5.870.
| Location | Ambon City |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-03-24
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