1780 Java earthquake
The 1780 Java earthquake was a significant event in the history of Indonesia. The magnitude of the earthquake is estimated to be at least 8.5. while other sources usually refer to it with a range of Mw 8.0 to 8.5 [1]
| {{Location map | #Indonesia Java #Indonesia | |
| UTC time | ?? |
|---|---|
| Local date | 22 January 1780 |
| Magnitude | Mw 8.0-8.5 |
| Epicenter | 8°36′00″S 105°30′00″E / 8.600°S 105.500°E Java, Dutch East Indies |
| Fault | Sunda Megathrust |
| Type | Megathrust |
| Max. intensity | VIII ("Severe") |
- ^ "1780 Java Earthquake". risklayer-explorer. Retrieved 19 March 2023.