Earthquake details

Monday, June 24, 1985 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Tanzania on Monday, June 24, 1985 at 13:41 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mtwara (Tanzania - TZ), about 108.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 41.096 and latitude -10.642.

Magnitude	5.0
Alert	Strong
Depth	10.0 km
Coordinates	-10.642, 41.096
UTC time	1985-06-24 13:41:24.210

Location	Mtwara
Country	Tanzania (TZ)
Severity	Strong

Earthquake map 1985-06-24

Closest countries

The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.

Mtwara	108.3 km
Mocímboa da Praia	113.4 km
Lindi	167.3 km
Newala	199.1 km
Newala Kisimani	201.2 km
Masasi	251.3 km
Lukuledi	251.4 km
Moroni	263.7 km
Pemba	267.1 km
Chiúre	337.0 km
Montepuez	358.6 km
Ikwiriri	379.3 km

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