1979 Yapen earthquake

1979 Yapen earthquake
1979 Yapen earthquake is located in Papua (province)
1979 Yapen earthquake
1979 Yapen earthquake is located in Indonesia
1979 Yapen earthquake
UTC time1979-09-12 05:17:51
ISC event658645
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local dateSeptember 12, 1979 (1979-09-12)
Local time14:17:51 WIT (Indonesia Eastern Standard Time)
Magnitude7.5 Mw[1]
7.9 Ms[2]
Depth20 km (12 mi)[3]
Epicenter1°40′44″S 136°56′24″E / 1.679°S 136.94°E / -1.679; 136.94[1]
TypeStrike-slip[2]
Max. intensityMMI VIII (Severe)[4]
Tsunami2 m (6 ft 7 in)[5]
Casualties115 killed[6]

The 1979 Yapen earthquake occurred on September 12 at 05:17:51 UTC. It had an epicenter near the coast of Yapen Island in Irian Jaya, Indonesia. Measuring 7.5 on the moment magnitude scale and having a depth of 20 km (12 mi), it caused severe damage on the island. At least 115 were killed due to shaking and a moderate tsunami.

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