| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.046, 25.428 |
| UTC time | 1938-01-02 10:54:55.350 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 2, 1938 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Greece on Sunday, January 2, 1938 at 10:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Heraklion (Greece - GR), about 40.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 25.428 and latitude 35.046.
| Location | Heraklion |
| Country | Greece (GR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1938-01-02
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