Earthquake details

Tuesday, July 16, 2002 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Mozambique on Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at 14:50 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mocímboa da Praia (Mozambique - MZ), about 85.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 41.071 and latitude -11.650.

Magnitude	5.2
Alert	Strong
Depth	10.0 km
Coordinates	-11.650, 41.071
UTC time	2002-07-16 14:50:14.460

Location	Mocímboa da Praia
Country	Mozambique (MZ)
Severity	Strong

Earthquake map 2002-07-16

Closest countries

The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.

Mocímboa da Praia	85.2 km
Pemba	159.2 km
Mtwara	182.0 km
Newala	209.1 km
Newala Kisimani	210.1 km
Lindi	236.2 km
Moroni	238.2 km
Chiúre	238.4 km
Masasi	268.9 km
Lukuledi	275.8 km
Montepuez	278.7 km
Nacala	326.9 km

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