| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -2.719, 138.741 |
| UTC time | 1999-07-20 20:42:47.200 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, July 20, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Tuesday, July 20, 1999 at 20:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Wamena (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 155.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 138.741 and latitude -2.719.
| Location | Wamena |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-07-20
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