| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 41.144, 19.433 |
| UTC time | 1947-12-09 23:18:53.710 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 9, 1947 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Albania on Tuesday, December 9, 1947 at 23:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kavajë (Albania - AL), about 11.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 19.433 and latitude 41.144.
| Location | Durrës |
| Country | Albania (AL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1947-12-09
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