| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.194, 19.802 |
| UTC time | 1972-09-16 03:53:27.710 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 16, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Albania on Saturday, September 16, 1972 at 03:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Vlorë (Albania - AL), about 40.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 19.802 and latitude 40.194.
| Location | Vlorë |
| Country | Albania (AL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-09-16
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