| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -11.540, 41.064 |
| UTC time | 1989-01-01 17:16:41.780 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 1, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mozambique on Sunday, January 1, 1989 at 17:16 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mocímboa da Praia (Mozambique - MZ), about 80.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 41.064 and latitude -11.540.
| Location | Mocímboa da Praia |
| Country | Mozambique (MZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-01-01
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