| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -4.805, 28.734 |
| UTC time | 1957-01-22 11:18:28.510 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 22, 1957 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Tanzania on Tuesday, January 22, 1957 at 11:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kalima (Tanzania - TZ), about 95.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 28.734 and latitude -4.805.
| Location | Kigoma |
| Country | Tanzania (TZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1957-01-22
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M 4.2
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M 4.8
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M 4.0
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