| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 38.812, 27.590 |
| UTC time | 1942-08-12 20:38:42.860 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, August 12, 1942 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Turkey on Wednesday, August 12, 1942 at 20:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Akhisar (Turkey - TR), about 24.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 27.590 and latitude 38.812.
| Location | Akhisar |
| Country | Turkey (TR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1942-08-12
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