Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.5

ID: iscgem912775

Location

12 km WNW of Chama, Zambia

Country: Zambia flag Zambia

Date & Time

May 1, 1919

5:05 AM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-11.1660, 33.0490

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

12 km WNW of Chama, Zambia

Coordinates: -11.1660°, 33.0490° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
May 1, 1919 at 5:05 AM
Last Updated
May 9, 2022 at 10:48 PM