| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 42.3 km |
| Coordinates | -0.615, 131.573 |
| UTC time | 1993-05-17 12:05:26.060 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 17, 1993 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Monday, May 17, 1993 at 12:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Sorong (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 45.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 131.573 and latitude -0.615.
| Location | Sorong |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1993-05-17
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