| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -9.942, 33.911 |
| UTC time | 2009-12-12 02:27:03.780 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 12, 2009 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Malawi on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 02:27 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Karonga (Malawi - MW), about 2.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 33.911 and latitude -9.942.
| Location | Karonga |
| Country | Malawi (MW) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2009-12-12
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