| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.288, 35.828 |
| UTC time | 1996-12-20 03:53:22.230 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 20, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Tanzania on Friday, December 20, 1996 at 03:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kondoa (Tanzania - TZ), about 43.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 35.828 and latitude -5.288.
| Location | Kondoa |
| Country | Tanzania (TZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1996-12-20
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