country 1976

Tanzania earthquakes in 1976

Earthquake archive for Tanzania in 1976: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

3
Recorded earthquakes
5.2
Strongest magnitude
4.8
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.2
29 Aug 1976

Namanyere, Tanzania

Depth
33.0 km
UTC
00:30:10
Coordinates
-7.386, 30.866
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1976, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Tanzania. Magnitudes ranged from 4.2 to 5.2, with an average of 4.8; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Thursday, February 5, 1976 to Tuesday, October 5, 1976 UTC.

Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

3
5.2 33.0 km
Namanyere, Tanzania
29 Aug 1976 00:30:10 UTC
5.1 33.0 km
Mtwara, Tanzania
05 Oct 1976 06:25:27 UTC
4.2 33.0 km
Boma la Ngombe, Tanzania
05 Feb 1976 07:46:28 UTC