| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -10.705, 41.345 |
| UTC time | 1985-05-14 19:54:42.200 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 14, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Tanzania on Tuesday, May 14, 1985 at 19:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mocímboa da Praia (Tanzania - TZ), about 130.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 41.345 and latitude -10.705.
| Location | Mtwara |
| Country | Tanzania (TZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-05-14
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