| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -10.105, 33.947 |
| UTC time | 2009-12-06 19:36:41.640 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, December 6, 2009 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Malawi on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 19:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Karonga (Malawi - MW), about 19.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 33.947 and latitude -10.105.
| Location | Karonga |
| Country | Malawi (MW) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2009-12-06
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