| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 1.252, 30.567 |
| UTC time | 1979-03-09 10:01:18.700 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 9, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Democratic Republic of the Congo on Friday, March 9, 1979 at 10:01 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bunia (Democratic Republic of the Congo - CD), about 49.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 30.567 and latitude 1.252.
| Location | Bunia |
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo (CD) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-03-09
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