| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 34.987, 23.884 |
| UTC time | 1908-05-17 12:30:50.780 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 17, 1908 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Greece on Sunday, May 17, 1908 at 12:30 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chania (Greece - GR), about 59.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 23.884 and latitude 34.987.
| Location | Chania |
| Country | Greece (GR) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1908-05-17
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