| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -11.732, 34.450 |
| UTC time | 1989-09-05 20:49:34.400 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, September 5, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Malawi on Tuesday, September 5, 1989 at 20:49 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mzuzu (Malawi - MW), about 55.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 34.450 and latitude -11.732.
| Location | Mzuzu |
| Country | Malawi (MW) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-09-05
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