| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 48.8 km |
| Coordinates | -3.451, 138.855 |
| UTC time | 1989-05-27 08:31:18.760 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 27, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Saturday, May 27, 1989 at 08:31 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Wamena (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 72.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 138.855 and latitude -3.451.
| Location | Wamena |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-05-27
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