| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 42.0 km |
| Coordinates | 34.499, 25.258 |
| UTC time | 1978-03-07 22:33:46.700 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, March 7, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Greece on Tuesday, March 7, 1978 at 22:33 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Heraklion (Greece - GR), about 92.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 25.258 and latitude 34.499.
| Location | Heraklion |
| Country | Greece (GR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-03-07
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