| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -7.491, 31.683 |
| UTC time | 1999-05-07 14:07:28.740 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 7, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Tanzania on Friday, May 7, 1999 at 14:07 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Sumbawanga (Tanzania - TZ), about 53.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 31.683 and latitude -7.491.
| Location | Sumbawanga |
| Country | Tanzania (TZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-05-07
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