| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 20.0 km |
| Coordinates | -4.316, 29.977 |
| UTC time | 1952-01-31 20:55:16.450 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, January 31, 1952 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Tanzania on Thursday, January 31, 1952 at 20:55 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kasulu (Tanzania - TZ), about 32.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 29.977 and latitude -4.316.
| Location | Kasulu |
| Country | Tanzania (TZ) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1952-01-31
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