| Magnitude | 7.9 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 587.3 km |
| Coordinates | -7.137, 122.589 |
| UTC time | 1996-06-17 11:22:18.540 |
Earthquake details
Monday, June 17, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Monday, June 17, 1996 at 11:22 UTC with a magnitude of 7.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Maumere (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 170.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 122.589 and latitude -7.137.
| Location | Bau-Bau |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 1996-06-17
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