| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 106.8 km |
| Coordinates | 0.049, 120.434 |
| UTC time | 2021-12-31 05:53:42.198 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 31, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Friday, December 31, 2021 at 05:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Palu (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 123.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 120.434 and latitude 0.049.
| Location | Palu |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2021-12-31
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