| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -0.389, 132.355 |
| UTC time | 1998-01-17 16:53:12.520 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 17, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Saturday, January 17, 1998 at 16:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Sorong (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 133.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 132.355 and latitude -0.389.
| Location | Sorong |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-01-17
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