| Magnitude | 6.4 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 59.2 km |
| Coordinates | -2.642, 138.217 |
| UTC time | 1999-05-16 15:25:53.810 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 16, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Sunday, May 16, 1999 at 15:25 UTC with a magnitude of 6.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Wamena (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 181.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 138.217 and latitude -2.642.
| Location | Wamena |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1999-05-16
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