| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.073, 38.146 |
| UTC time | 1939-12-27 02:48:31.760 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, December 27, 1939 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Turkey on Wednesday, December 27, 1939 at 02:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Şebinkarahisar (Turkey - TR), about 33.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 38.146 and latitude 40.073.
| Location | Şebinkarahisar |
| Country | Turkey (TR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1939-12-27
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