| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 24.0 km |
| Coordinates | 41.246, 19.630 |
| UTC time | 1988-01-09 01:02:46.700 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 9, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Albania on Saturday, January 9, 1988 at 01:02 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kavajë (Albania - AL), about 9.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 19.630 and latitude 41.246.
| Location | Tirana |
| Country | Albania (AL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-01-09
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