1989 Malawi earthquake

1989 Malawi earthquake
Date March 10, 1989 (1989-03-10)
Origin time 21:49:47[1]
Magnitude 6.3 Mw[1]
Depth 28 km (17 mi)[1]
Epicenter 13°40′S 34°30′E / 13.66°S 34.5°E / -13.66; 34.5Coordinates: 13°40′S 34°30′E / 13.66°S 34.5°E / -13.66; 34.5[1]
Type Dip-slip[2]
Areas affected Malawi
Max. intensity VII (Very strong)[3]
Casualties At least 9 people killed and 100 injured[4]

The 1989 Malawi earthquake occurred on March 10 with a moment magnitude of 6.3 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII (Very strong). At least nine people were killed, 100 were injured, and about 50,000 were left homeless. There was damage was in the Salima-Dedza-Mchinji area,[4] and it was felt strongly in much of central Malawi, the Niassa and Tete Provinces of Mozambique, and parts of Zambia.[4]

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