| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 59.4 km |
| Coordinates | -2.881, 138.924 |
| UTC time | 1989-04-17 17:32:16.370 |
Earthquake details
Monday, April 17, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Monday, April 17, 1989 at 17:32 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Wamena (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 135.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 138.924 and latitude -2.881.
| Location | Abepura |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-04-17
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