| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.891, 30.543 |
| UTC time | 1956-02-20 20:31:41.100 |
Earthquake details
Monday, February 20, 1956 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Turkey on Monday, February 20, 1956 at 20:31 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Eskişehir (Turkey - TR), about 12.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 30.543 and latitude 39.891.
| Location | Eskişehir |
| Country | Turkey (TR) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1956-02-20
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