Earthquake details

Friday, August 19, 1966 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Turkey on Friday, August 19, 1966 at 12:22 UTC with a magnitude of 6.8. The epicenter is located at longitude 41.568 and latitude 39.269.

Magnitude 6.8
Alert Severe
Depth 15.1 km
Coordinates 39.269, 41.568
UTC time 1966-08-19 12:22:10.940
Location Hınıs
Country Turkey (TR)
Severity Severe

Earthquake map 1966-08-19

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