| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -13.969, 34.107 |
| UTC time | 1990-02-28 20:05:31.710 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, February 28, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Malawi on Wednesday, February 28, 1990 at 20:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Lilongwe (Malawi - MW), about 34.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 34.107 and latitude -13.969.
| Location | Lilongwe |
| Country | Malawi (MW) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1990-02-28
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