| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -10.610, 41.423 |
| UTC time | 1985-05-14 13:24:57.830 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 14, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Tanzania on Tuesday, May 14, 1985 at 13:24 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mtwara (Tanzania - TZ), about 141.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 41.423 and latitude -10.610.
| Location | Mtwara |
| Country | Tanzania (TZ) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1985-05-14
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