country 1999

Tanzania earthquakes in 1999

Earthquake archive for Tanzania in 1999: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

5
Recorded earthquakes
5.6
Strongest magnitude
4.9
Average magnitude
14.6 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.6
07 May 1999

Sumbawanga, Tanzania

Depth
10.0 km
UTC
14:07:28
Coordinates
-7.491, 31.683
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1999, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Tanzania. Magnitudes ranged from 4.1 to 5.6, with an average of 4.9; depths ranged from 10.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 14.6 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, April 6, 1999 to Thursday, June 3, 1999 UTC.

Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

5
5.6 10.0 km
Sumbawanga, Tanzania
07 May 1999 14:07:28 UTC
5.2 10.0 km
Sumbawanga, Tanzania
07 May 1999 02:10:41 UTC
4.9 10.0 km
Ikwiriri, Tanzania
06 Apr 1999 04:16:45 UTC
4.7 33.0 km
Ikwiriri, Tanzania
03 Jun 1999 11:09:45 UTC
4.1 10.0 km
Dodoma, Tanzania
02 May 1999 00:38:49 UTC