Earthquake details

Monday, September 15, 2008 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Tanzania on Monday, September 15, 2008 at 15:50 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kasulu (Tanzania - TZ), about 45.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 30.149 and latitude -4.979.

Magnitude	5.2
Alert	Strong
Depth	10.0 km
Coordinates	-4.979, 30.149
UTC time	2008-09-15 15:50:51.510

Location	Kasulu
Country	Tanzania (TZ)
Severity	Strong

Earthquake map 2008-09-15

Closest countries

The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.

Kasulu	45.1 km
Kigoma	59.0 km
Nguruka	100.1 km
Rumonge	136.9 km
Kalemie	151.0 km
Gitega	174.5 km
Mpanda	183.0 km
Bujumbura	198.1 km
Uvira	209.0 km
Urambo	211.0 km
Kalima	221.6 km
Bubanza	227.5 km

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The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.

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