| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 6.5 km |
| Coordinates | -7.170, -13.208 |
| UTC time | 2022-12-09 17:08:25.826 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 9, 2022 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Saint Helena on Friday, December 9, 2022 at 17:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Harper (Saint Helena - SA), about 1423.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -13.208 and latitude -7.170.
| Location | 157 km ENE of Georgetown |
| Country | Saint Helena (SA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2022-12-09
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