| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -1.315, 120.096 |
| UTC time | 2012-08-18 09:41:52.450 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 18, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 09:41 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Palu (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 51.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 120.096 and latitude -1.315.
| Location | Palu |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 2012-08-18
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