| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -6.406, 123.569 |
| UTC time | 1998-07-31 15:17:25.490 |
Earthquake details
Friday, July 31, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Friday, July 31, 1998 at 15:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bau-Bau (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 149.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 123.569 and latitude -6.406.
| Location | Bau-Bau |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-07-31
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