| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 292.3 km |
| Coordinates | -8.497, 125.014 |
| UTC time | 1989-05-06 11:31:14.030 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 6, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Timor-Leste on Saturday, May 6, 1989 at 11:31 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Dili (Timor-Leste - TL), about 62.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 125.014 and latitude -8.497.
| Location | Dili |
| Country | Timor-Leste (TL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-05-06
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