| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 0.610, 29.857 |
| UTC time | 1972-04-18 15:08:16.930 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, April 18, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Democratic Republic of the Congo on Tuesday, April 18, 1972 at 15:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Hyosha (Democratic Republic of the Congo - CD), about 38.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 29.857 and latitude 0.610.
| Location | Beni |
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo (CD) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-04-18
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