| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.775, 34.600 |
| UTC time | 1966-05-06 02:36:55.470 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 6, 1966 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Malawi on Friday, May 6, 1966 at 02:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Blantyre (Malawi - MW), about 43.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 34.600 and latitude -15.775.
| Location | Blantyre |
| Country | Malawi (MW) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1966-05-06
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