| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -10.713, 41.159 |
| UTC time | 1985-06-24 14:19:22.370 |
Earthquake details
Monday, June 24, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Tanzania on Monday, June 24, 1985 at 14:19 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mocímboa da Praia (Tanzania - TZ), about 113.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 41.159 and latitude -10.713.
| Location | Mtwara |
| Country | Tanzania (TZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-06-24
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