QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/iscgem861299
USGS iscgem861299
24 Jan 1965, 00:11
1965 Ceram Sea Earthquake
A magnitude 8.2 mw earthquake at 28.3 km depth.
Published location
Where is 1965 Ceram Sea Earthquake?
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-2.633000, 125.961000
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Event ID
iscgem861299
Coordinates
-2.633, 125.961
Network
iscgem
Significance
1034