| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 10.894, 42.752 |
| UTC time | 1949-06-16 17:58:02.140 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, June 16, 1949 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Djibouti on Thursday, June 16, 1949 at 17:58 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ali Sabih (Djibouti - DJ), about 29.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 42.752 and latitude 10.894.
| Location | Ali Sabih |
| Country | Djibouti (DJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1949-06-16
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