| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 41.927, 19.292 |
| UTC time | 1979-04-15 10:25:24.200 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, April 15, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Albania on Sunday, April 15, 1979 at 10:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Shkodër (Albania - AL), about 24.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 19.292 and latitude 41.927.
| Location | Shkodër |
| Country | Albania (AL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-04-15
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