| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -10.566, 41.571 |
| UTC time | 2008-01-21 15:28:35.390 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 21, 2008 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Tanzania on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 15:28 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mtwara (Tanzania - TZ), about 155.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 41.571 and latitude -10.566.
| Location | Mtwara |
| Country | Tanzania (TZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2008-01-21
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