| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.896, 19.615 |
| UTC time | 1939-05-20 09:35:25.010 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 20, 1939 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Albania on Saturday, May 20, 1939 at 09:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Lushnjë (Albania - AL), about 9.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 19.615 and latitude 40.896.
| Location | Fier |
| Country | Albania (AL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1939-05-20
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