| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -10.946, 41.295 |
| UTC time | 1976-10-05 06:25:27.000 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, October 5, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Tanzania on Tuesday, October 5, 1976 at 06:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mocímboa da Praia (Tanzania - TZ), about 112.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 41.295 and latitude -10.946.
| Location | Mtwara |
| Country | Tanzania (TZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-10-05
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