| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.041, 22.969 |
| UTC time | 1971-07-16 05:50:21.700 |
Earthquake details
Friday, July 16, 1971 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Greece on Friday, July 16, 1971 at 05:50 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chania (Greece - GR), about 109.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 22.969 and latitude 35.041.
| Location | Chania |
| Country | Greece (GR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1971-07-16
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