| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.833, 35.476 |
| UTC time | 1940-07-30 00:12:11.280 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, July 30, 1940 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Turkey on Tuesday, July 30, 1940 at 00:12 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Sorgun (Turkey - TR), about 24.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 35.476 and latitude 39.833.
| Location | Sorgun |
| Country | Turkey (TR) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1940-07-30
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