| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.997, 35.718 |
| UTC time | 1954-01-17 17:39:37.690 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 17, 1954 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Malawi on Sunday, January 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.
| Location | Nsanje |
| Country | Malawi (MW) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1954-01-17
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