| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 34.530, 24.437 |
| UTC time | 1979-05-15 06:59:21.200 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 15, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Greece on Tuesday, May 15, 1979 at 06:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Rethymno (Greece - GR), about 93.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 24.437 and latitude 34.530.
| Location | Rethymno |
| Country | Greece (GR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-05-15
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