Earthquake Information

December 14, 2021 (03:20:24 UTC)

Quake Location

Magnitude 7.3 Indonesia

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake occurred 80.8 km (50.2 miles) north of Maumere, Indonesia at a depth of 113.2 km (70.3 miles) causing only minor damage and injuring one person.

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