| Magnitude | 6.4 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 31.0 km |
| Coordinates | 33.772, 22.961 |
| UTC time | 1982-08-17 22:22:24.430 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 17, 1982 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Libya on Tuesday, August 17, 1982 at 22:22 UTC with a magnitude of 6.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Darnah (Libya - LY), about 115.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 22.961 and latitude 33.772.
| Location | Al Bayḑā’ |
| Country | Libya (LY) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1982-08-17
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