| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -10.986, 41.160 |
| UTC time | 1980-02-18 07:00:44.200 |
Earthquake details
Monday, February 18, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mozambique on Monday, February 18, 1980 at 07:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mocímboa da Praia (Mozambique - MZ), about 97.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 41.160 and latitude -10.986.
| Location | Mocímboa da Praia |
| Country | Mozambique (MZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-02-18
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