| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 30.3 km |
| Coordinates | -13.702, 34.420 |
| UTC time | 1989-03-10 21:49:45.860 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 10, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Malawi on Friday, March 10, 1989 at 21:49 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Salima (Malawi - MW), about 9.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 34.420 and latitude -13.702.
| Location | Salima |
| Country | Malawi (MW) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1989-03-10
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