| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 0.513, 30.199 |
| UTC time | 1983-01-15 16:34:07.880 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 15, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Uganda on Saturday, January 15, 1983 at 16:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fort Portal (Uganda - UG), about 18.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 30.199 and latitude 0.513.
| Location | Fort Portal |
| Country | Uganda (UG) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-01-15
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