| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.492, 38.164 |
| UTC time | 1940-01-26 20:56:03.160 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 26, 1940 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Turkey on Friday, January 26, 1940 at 20:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Şebinkarahisar (Turkey - TR), about 31.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 38.164 and latitude 40.492.
| Location | Şebinkarahisar |
| Country | Turkey (TR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1940-01-26
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