| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 16.9 km |
| Coordinates | -4.213, 37.779 |
| UTC time | 1983-05-09 16:15:20.050 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 9, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Tanzania on Monday, May 9, 1983 at 16:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Same (Tanzania - TZ), about 17.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 37.779 and latitude -4.213.
| Location | Same |
| Country | Tanzania (TZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-05-09
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