| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.052, 40.117 |
| UTC time | 1939-11-21 08:48:56.270 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, November 21, 1939 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Turkey on Tuesday, November 21, 1939 at 08:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bayburt (Turkey - TR), about 24.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 40.117 and latitude 40.052.
| Location | Bayburt |
| Country | Turkey (TR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1939-11-21
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