| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.625, 26.493 |
| UTC time | 1959-05-20 16:36:54.510 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, May 20, 1959 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Turkey on Wednesday, May 20, 1959 at 16:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bodrum (Turkey - TR), about 95.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 26.493 and latitude 36.625.
| Location | Bodrum |
| Country | Turkey (TR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1959-05-20
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