| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.359, 30.521 |
| UTC time | 1919-10-31 15:36:40.540 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 31, 1919 Earthquake
The earthquake hit South Africa on Friday, October 31, 1919 at 15:36 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Piet Retief (South Africa - ZA), about 48.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 30.521 and latitude -27.359.
| Location | Piet Retief |
| Country | South Africa (ZA) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1919-10-31
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