| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.962, 20.078 |
| UTC time | 1946-04-16 11:43:53.680 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, April 16, 1946 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Albania on Tuesday, April 16, 1946 at 11:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Elbasan (Albania - AL), about 16.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 20.078 and latitude 40.962.
| Location | Elbasan |
| Country | Albania (AL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1946-04-16
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