| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -7.949, 31.494 |
| UTC time | 1949-10-01 18:00:47.100 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, October 1, 1949 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Tanzania on Saturday, October 1, 1949 at 18:00 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Sumbawanga (Tanzania - TZ), about 13.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 31.494 and latitude -7.949.
| Location | Sumbawanga |
| Country | Tanzania (TZ) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1949-10-01
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