Earthquake details

Minggu, Januari 17, 1954 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Malawi on Minggu, Januari 17, 1954 at 17.39 UTC with a magnitude of 5,9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nsanje (Malawi - MW), about 49,3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 35,718 and latitude -16,997.

Magnitudo 5,9
Alert Kuat
Kedalaman 15,0 km
Coordinates -16,997, 35,718
UTC time 1954-01-17 17.39.37.690
Lokasi Nsanje
Country Malawi (MW)
Severity Kuat

Earthquake map 1954-01-17

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