| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 31.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.060, 136.888 |
| UTC time | 2021-01-12 18:17:36.970 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 18:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nabire (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 157.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 136.888 and latitude -3.060.
| Location | Nabire |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2021-01-12
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