| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.1 km |
| Coordinates | -3.592, 139.257 |
| UTC time | 1991-05-12 06:43:49.810 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 12, 1991 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Sunday, May 12, 1991 at 06:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Wamena (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 65.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.257 and latitude -3.592.
| Location | Wamena |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1991-05-12
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