| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 34.814, 23.414 |
| UTC time | 1947-03-21 23:00:01.980 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 21, 1947 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Greece on Friday, March 21, 1947 at 23:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chania (Greece - GR), about 95.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 23.414 and latitude 34.814.
| Location | Chania |
| Country | Greece (GR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1947-03-21
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