| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -10.242, 27.697 |
| UTC time | 1988-04-16 21:17:10.010 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, April 16, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Democratic Republic of the Congo on Saturday, April 16, 1988 at 21:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Likasi (Democratic Republic of the Congo - CD), about 133.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 27.697 and latitude -10.242.
| Location | Lubumbashi |
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo (CD) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-04-16
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