| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.694, 29.490 |
| UTC time | 1939-09-15 23:16:30.200 |
Earthquake details
Friday, September 15, 1939 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Turkey on Friday, September 15, 1939 at 23:16 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tavşanlı (Turkey - TR), about 16.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 29.490 and latitude 39.694.
| Location | Tavşanlı |
| Country | Turkey (TR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1939-09-15
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