| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 274.4 km |
| Coordinates | -7.782, 117.413 |
| UTC time | 1997-02-15 12:11:14.720 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, February 15, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Saturday, February 15, 1997 at 12:11 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Sumbawa Besar (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 79.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 117.413 and latitude -7.782.
| Location | Sumbawa Besar |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-02-15
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