1989 Malawi earthquake
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| Date | March 10, 1989 |
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| Magnitude | 6.6 Mw |
| Depth | 30 kilometres (19 mi)[1] |
| Epicenter | 13°42′07″S 34°25′12″E / 13.702°S 34.420°E[1] |
| Countries or regions |  Malawi |
| Casualties | At least 9 people killed and 100 injured[1] |
The 1989 Malawi earthquake, a magnitude 6.6 quake, occurred on March 10, 1989 in central Malawi.[1] At least 9 people were killed, 100 injured and damage was in the Salima-Dedza-Mchinji area.[1] About 50,000 were left homeless in Malawi.[1] It was felt strongly in much of central Malawi, Niassa and Tete Provinces of Mozambique, and parts of Zambia.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Today in Earthquake History-March 10". United States Geological Survey. 2008-01-31. http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/today/index.php?month=3&day=10&submit=View+Date. Retrieved 2008-06-26.
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