| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 25.0 km |
| Coordinates | -26.091, 28.136 |
| UTC time | 1974-01-21 15:15:54.000 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 21, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit South Africa on Monday, January 21, 1974 at 15:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Edenvale (South Africa - ZA), about 5.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 28.136 and latitude -26.091.
| Location | Johannesburg |
| Country | South Africa (ZA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-01-21
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