| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.702, 32.774 |
| UTC time | 1940-05-19 18:16:33.380 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 19, 1940 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mozambique on Sunday, May 19, 1940 at 18:16 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chokwé (Mozambique - MZ), about 205.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 32.774 and latitude -22.702.
| Location | Xai-Xai |
| Country | Mozambique (MZ) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1940-05-19
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