| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 2.030, 31.155 |
| UTC time | 1977-12-28 18:29:46.900 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, December 28, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Uganda on Wednesday, December 28, 1977 at 18:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Paidha (Uganda - UG), about 47.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 31.155 and latitude 2.030.
| Location | Paidha |
| Country | Uganda (UG) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-12-28
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