| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 17.1 km |
| Coordinates | -16.356, 28.502 |
| UTC time | 1986-07-18 15:07:51.750 |
Earthquake details
Friday, July 18, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Zambia on Friday, July 18, 1986 at 15:07 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chirundu (Zambia - ZM), about 51.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 28.502 and latitude -16.356.
| Location | Mazabuka |
| Country | Zambia (ZM) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-07-18
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Chirundu | 51.0 km |
| Kafue | 73.8 km |
| Chilanga Township | 90.9 km |
| Mazabuka | 98.0 km |
| Chisankane | 98.6 km |
| Lusaka | 108.2 km |
| Monze | 109.1 km |
| Madido | 112.3 km |
| Namalombwe | 112.6 km |
| Chongwe | 115.9 km |
| Chunga | 118.3 km |
| Karoi | 136.7 km |
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