| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.373, 25.814 |
| UTC time | 1940-01-06 19:04:35.170 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 6, 1940 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Greece on Saturday, January 6, 1940 at 19:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Heraklion (Greece - GR), about 61.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 25.814 and latitude 35.373.
| Location | Heraklion |
| Country | Greece (GR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1940-01-06
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