| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.127, 19.139 |
| UTC time | 1939-08-09 03:30:29.160 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, August 9, 1939 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Albania on Wednesday, August 9, 1939 at 03:30 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Vlorë (Albania - AL), about 48.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 19.139 and latitude 40.127.
| Location | Vlorë |
| Country | Albania (AL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1939-08-09
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