| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 25.2 km |
| Coordinates | -3.610, 131.180 |
| UTC time | 1989-12-16 02:40:47.480 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 16, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Saturday, December 16, 1989 at 02:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Masohi (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 248.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 131.180 and latitude -3.610.
| Location | Ambon City |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-12-16
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