1979 Yapen earthquake
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.
| UTC time | 1979-09-12 05:17:51 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 658645 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | September 12, 1979 |
| Local time | 14:17:51 WIT (Indonesia Eastern Standard Time) |
| Magnitude | 7.5 Mw 7.9 Ms |
| Depth | 20 km (12 mi) |
| Epicenter | 1.679°S 136.94°E |
| Type | Strike-slip |
| Max. intensity | VIII (Severe) |
| Tsunami | 2 m (6 ft 7 in) |
| Casualties | 115 killed |
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