| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 61.8 km |
| Coordinates | -0.352, 132.686 |
| UTC time | 1999-05-24 16:08:53.770 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 24, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Monday, May 24, 1999 at 16:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Manokwari (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 163.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 132.686 and latitude -0.352.
| Location | Sorong |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-05-24
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