| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 52.2 km |
| Coordinates | 13.129, 39.927 |
| UTC time | 1990-05-27 18:56:56.860 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 27, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Ethiopia on Sunday, May 27, 1990 at 18:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mehoni (Ethiopia - ET), about 47.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 39.927 and latitude 13.129.
| Location | Mehoni |
| Country | Ethiopia (ET) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1990-05-27
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