| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.810, 32.841 |
| UTC time | 1985-09-03 16:42:01.470 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, September 3, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Tanzania on Tuesday, September 3, 1985 at 16:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mlowo (Tanzania - TZ), about 26.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 32.841 and latitude -8.810.
| Location | Vwawa |
| Country | Tanzania (TZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-09-03
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