| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 578.5 km |
| Coordinates | -7.116, 122.612 |
| UTC time | 1997-01-04 09:59:06.700 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 4, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Saturday, January 4, 1997 at 09:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Maumere (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 173.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 122.612 and latitude -7.116.
| Location | Bau-Bau |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-01-04
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