| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 0.520, 30.094 |
| UTC time | 1972-01-08 17:27:51.260 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 8, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Uganda on Saturday, January 8, 1972 at 17:27 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fort Portal (Uganda - UG), about 25.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 30.094 and latitude 0.520.
| Location | Kasese |
| Country | Uganda (UG) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-01-08
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