| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.174, 41.128 |
| UTC time | 1949-08-23 13:40:44.220 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 23, 1949 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Turkey on Tuesday, August 23, 1949 at 13:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Hınıs (Turkey - TR), about 52.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 41.128 and latitude 39.174.
| Location | Erzurum |
| Country | Turkey (TR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1949-08-23
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