| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -2.725, 138.886 |
| UTC time | 1997-07-07 09:44:33.090 |
Earthquake details
Monday, July 7, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Monday, July 7, 1997 at 09:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Wamena (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 152.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 138.886 and latitude -2.725.
| Location | Abepura |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-07-07
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