| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 20.0 km |
| Coordinates | 41.020, 19.809 |
| UTC time | 1959-08-17 01:33:18.680 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 17, 1959 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Albania on Monday, August 17, 1959 at 01:33 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Lushnjë (Albania - AL), about 12.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 19.809 and latitude 41.020.
| Location | Lushnjë |
| Country | Albania (AL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1959-08-17
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