| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 11.896, 41.764 |
| UTC time | 1989-08-20 18:54:05.310 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 20, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Ethiopia on Sunday, August 20, 1989 at 18:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Asaita (Ethiopia - ET), about 50.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 41.764 and latitude 11.896.
| Location | Asaita |
| Country | Ethiopia (ET) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-08-20
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