| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.836, 19.835 |
| UTC time | 1946-08-20 17:26:38.370 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 20, 1946 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Albania on Tuesday, August 20, 1946 at 17:26 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Lushnjë (Albania - AL), about 16.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 19.835 and latitude 40.836.
| Location | Berat |
| Country | Albania (AL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1946-08-20
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