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Update 09:06 UTC : shaking map of this earthquake. Theoretically only light shaking expected but we fear for stronger shaking
Update 09:05 UTC : Based on the present earthquake parameters (Magnitude, Depth, Population, etc) and our experience with earthquake damage impact, earthquake-report.com does expect at least some slight damage like cracks in walls, fallen tiles, etc.
Most important Earthquake Data:
Magnitude : 5.5
Local Time (conversion only below land) : 2018-03-08 10:49:44
GMT/UTC Time : 2018-03-08 08:49:44
Depth (Hypocenter) : 10 km
Depth and Magnitude updates in the list below.
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SRC Location UTC Date/time M D
USGS Nsanje, Malawi Mar 08 08:49 5.6 6
GEOFON Malawi Mar 08 08:49 5.5 10 MA
mulanje - Lasted maybe 15-20 seconds and there w light damage-- large ceiling light fixtures fell and brok The shaking was a tremor-- not too violent from here steady.
mulanje - Tremor lasting about 15 seconds, light damage-- fallen light fixtures.
Blantyre - It shook the office building to we had all t rush out from the offices but reports from college of medicine which is just a few kilometers (about 1) say that some office windows have been smashed.
Blantyre - Light shaking
Blantyre - 10-15 seconds of shaking. No damage