1989 Malawi earthquake
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| Date | March 10, 1989 |
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| 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°ECoordinates: 13°40′S 34°30′E / 13.66°S 34.5°E[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]
References
- 1 2 3 4 ISC (2015), ISC-GEM Global Instrumental Earthquake Catalogue (1900-2009), Version 2.0, International Seismological Centre
- ↑ USGS (September 4, 2009), PAGER-CAT Earthquake Catalog, Version 2008_06.1, United States Geological Survey
- ↑ USGS (December 1, 2008), EXPO-CAT Earthquake Catalog, Version 2007-12, United States Geological Survey
- 1 2 3 "Today in Earthquake History-March 10". United States Geological Survey. 2008-01-31. Retrieved 2008-06-26.
- Sources
- Gupta, H. K; Malomo, S. (1995), "The Malawi Earthquake of March 10, 1989: Report of Field Survey", Seismological Research Letters (Seismological Society of America) 66 (1): 20–27
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