| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 34.905, 23.892 |
| UTC time | 1971-12-17 02:06:04.400 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 17, 1971 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Greece on Friday, December 17, 1971 at 02:06 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chania (Greece - GR), about 68.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 23.892 and latitude 34.905.
| Location | Chania |
| Country | Greece (GR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1971-12-17
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