| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 5.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.225, 35.744 |
| UTC time | 1990-05-15 15:21:26.260 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 15, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Tanzania on Tuesday, May 15, 1990 at 15:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mbulu (Tanzania - TZ), about 73.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 35.744 and latitude -3.225.
| Location | Mbulu |
| Country | Tanzania (TZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1990-05-15
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