| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.060, 23.177 |
| UTC time | 1971-01-02 00:46:14.170 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 2, 1971 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Greece on Saturday, January 2, 1971 at 00:46 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chania (Greece - GR), about 92.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 23.177 and latitude 35.060.
| Location | Chania |
| Country | Greece (GR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1971-01-02
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