| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 20.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.748, 19.923 |
| UTC time | 1959-08-17 04:29:03.880 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 17, 1959 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Albania on Monday, August 17, 1959 at 04:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Berat (Albania - AL), about 5.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 19.923 and latitude 40.748.
| Location | Berat |
| Country | Albania (AL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1959-08-17
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