| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.956, 30.620 |
| UTC time | 1940-08-16 16:02:28.870 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 16, 1940 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Turkey on Friday, August 16, 1940 at 16:02 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Beykonak (Turkey - TR), about 50.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 30.620 and latitude 35.956.
| Location | Beykonak |
| Country | Turkey (TR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1940-08-16
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