| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 41.763, 19.332 |
| UTC time | 1948-08-27 11:24:24.920 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 27, 1948 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Albania on Friday, August 27, 1948 at 11:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Shkodër (Albania - AL), about 37.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 19.332 and latitude 41.763.
| Location | Durrës |
| Country | Albania (AL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1948-08-27
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