| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 20.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.930, 19.815 |
| UTC time | 1959-08-18 22:04:06.360 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 18, 1959 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Albania on Tuesday, August 18, 1959 at 22:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Lushnjë (Albania - AL), about 9.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 19.815 and latitude 40.930.
| Location | Lushnjë |
| Country | Albania (AL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1959-08-18
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