| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 0.656, 30.063 |
| UTC time | 1966-05-17 07:03:32.570 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 17, 1966 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Uganda on Tuesday, May 17, 1966 at 07:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fort Portal (Uganda - UG), about 23.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 30.063 and latitude 0.656.
| Location | Fort Portal |
| Country | Uganda (UG) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1966-05-17
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