| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 1.754, 31.294 |
| UTC time | 1979-12-04 07:34:44.800 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 4, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Uganda on Tuesday, December 4, 1979 at 07:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Hoima (Uganda - UG), about 36.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 31.294 and latitude 1.754.
| Location | Hoima |
| Country | Uganda (UG) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-12-04
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