| Magnitude | 6.8 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 15.1 km |
| Coordinates | 39.269, 41.568 |
| UTC time | 1966-08-19 12:22:10.940 |
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 closest known location in the current dataset is Hınıs (Turkey - TR), about 14.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 41.568 and latitude 39.269.
| Location | Hınıs |
| Country | Turkey (TR) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1966-08-19
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