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.

Magnitude	6.0
Alert	Severe
Depth	10.0 km
Coordinates	-10.610, 41.423
UTC time	1985-05-14 13:24:57.830

Location	Mtwara
Country	Tanzania (TZ)
Severity	Severe

Earthquake map 1985-05-14

Closest countries

The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.

Mtwara	141.0 km
Mocímboa da Praia	143.3 km
Lindi	199.0 km
Moroni	234.1 km
Newala	234.9 km
Newala Kisimani	237.0 km
Pemba	281.0 km
Lukuledi	287.1 km
Masasi	287.2 km
Chiúre	356.6 km
Montepuez	384.8 km
Ikwiriri	399.7 km

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