| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 16.2 km |
| Coordinates | -2.425, 139.675 |
| UTC time | 1999-12-18 17:44:55.110 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 18, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Saturday, December 18, 1999 at 17:44 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Abepura (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 108.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 139.675 and latitude -2.425.
| Location | Jayapura |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1999-12-18
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