Earthquake details

Thursday, May 24, 1990 Earthquake

The earthquake hit South Sudan on Thursday, May 24, 1990 at 19:34 UTC with a magnitude of 6.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Juba (South Sudan - SS), about 54.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 31.829 and latitude 5.277.

Magnitude	6.5
Alert	Severe
Depth	16.5 km
Coordinates	5.277, 31.829
UTC time	1990-05-24 19:34:44.240

Location	Juba
Country	South Sudan (SS)
Severity	Severe

Earthquake map 1990-05-24

Closest countries

The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.

Juba	54.7 km
Parjok	173.1 km
Yei	183.5 km
Adjumani	211.5 km
Yumbe	211.8 km
Koboko	228.8 km
Kitgum	251.6 km
Arua	271.1 km
Gulu	283.4 km
Aru	290.3 km
Rumbek	292.8 km
Nebbi	322.2 km

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