| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.309, 41.302 |
| UTC time | 1966-08-19 14:17:54.620 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 19, 1966 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Turkey on Friday, August 19, 1966 at 14:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Hınıs (Turkey - TR), about 34.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 41.302 and latitude 39.309.
| Location | Hınıs |
| Country | Turkey (TR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1966-08-19
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