| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 41.900, 43.742 |
| UTC time | 1940-05-07 22:23:44.560 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 7, 1940 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Georgia on Tuesday, May 7, 1940 at 22:23 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Gori (Georgia - GE), about 32.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 43.742 and latitude 41.900.
| Location | Gori |
| Country | Georgia (GE) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1940-05-07
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