| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -4.463, 34.047 |
| UTC time | 1972-02-13 10:02:43.070 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, February 13, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Tanzania on Sunday, February 13, 1972 at 10:02 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Igunga (Tanzania - TZ), about 27.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 34.047 and latitude -4.463.
| Location | Igunga |
| Country | Tanzania (TZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-02-13
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