| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 38.534, 43.576 |
| UTC time | 1945-11-20 06:27:58.590 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, November 20, 1945 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Turkey on Tuesday, November 20, 1945 at 06:27 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Van (Turkey - TR), about 17.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 43.576 and latitude 38.534.
| Location | Van |
| Country | Turkey (TR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1945-11-20
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