| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 41.985, 19.246 |
| UTC time | 1979-04-16 10:04:38.100 |
Earthquake details
Monday, April 16, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Albania on Monday, April 16, 1979 at 10:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Shkodër (Albania - AL), about 23.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 19.246 and latitude 41.985.
| Location | Shkodër |
| Country | Albania (AL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-04-16
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