| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 12.1 km |
| Coordinates | 34.893, 22.841 |
| UTC time | 1981-07-17 06:30:54.710 |
Earthquake details
Friday, July 17, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Greece on Friday, July 17, 1981 at 06:30 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chania (Greece - GR), about 128.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 22.841 and latitude 34.893.
| Location | Chania |
| Country | Greece (GR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-07-17
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