| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.483, 26.322 |
| UTC time | 1979-07-23 11:41:54.600 |
Earthquake details
Monday, July 23, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Greece on Monday, July 23, 1979 at 11:41 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Heraklion (Greece - GR), about 108.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 26.322 and latitude 35.483.
| Location | Heraklion |
| Country | Greece (GR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-07-23
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